A Man There Was 1917
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 56 minutes
- Director
- Victor Sjöström
- Network
- Svenska Biografteatern
- Where to Stream
- Criterion Channel
What is A Man There Was?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "A Man There Was" (1917). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1917
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 56 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 29, 1917
- Original language
- SV
- Origin
- Sweden
- Studios
- Svenska Biografteatern
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 86 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~56 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Svenska Biografteatern
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "A Man There Was" (1917).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invention of titles, names, dates, episode counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Constraint 3: Write in original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Length must be 150-190 words.
Source [1]: Title: A Man There Was (1917). US Release Date: 04/25/1920. Genres: Drama and History. Runtime: 56m. Synopsis: Terje Vigen, a sailor, suffers the loss of his family through the inflexibility of another man. Years later, when his enemy's family finds itself dependent on his benevolence, Terje must decide whether to avenge himself.
Source [2]: IMDb link for cast/crew. No specific names provided in snippet.
Source [3]: TMDB Cast/Crew link. Synopsis repeated: Terje Vigen, a sailor, suffers the loss of his family through the inflexibility of another man. Years later, when his enemy's family finds itself dependent on his benevolence, Terje must decide whether to avenge himself.
Source [4]: Wikidata link. No content provided.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and history that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is A Man There Was worth watching?
A Man There Was holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 86 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie A Man There Was and when was it released?
A Man There Was is a feature film with a runtime of 56 minutes. It was released in 1917. Release status: Released.
Who directed A Man There Was?
A Man There Was was directed by Victor Sjöström.
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