The Great Adventure 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Network
- Arne Sucksdorff Filmproduktion
- Where to Stream
- Metrograph
What is The Great Adventure?
The Great Adventure is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Sucksdorff. Known as a celebrated nature film, the production belongs to the genres of adventure, family, and drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 28, 1953
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Sweden
- Studios
- Arne Sucksdorff Filmproduktion
- Genres
- Adventure, Family, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 22 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Arne Sucksdorff Filmproduktion
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The Great Adventure is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Sucksdorff. Known as a celebrated nature film, the production belongs to the genres of adventure, family, and drama. The story follows two brothers in rural Sweden as they witness a fox raid and secretly raise an orphaned otter. Narrated through an adult memories, the narrative reflects on childhood, nature, and the fragile balance between wilderness and civilization. The film was released in the United States on May 23, 1955, and has a runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes. The Swedish title of the work is Det stora aventyret. Among its achievements, the motion picture won the International Prize at the 1954 Cannes Film Festival.
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Is The Great Adventure worth watching?
The Great Adventure holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Family for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Great Adventure and when was it released?
The Great Adventure is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 1953. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Great Adventure?
The Great Adventure was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
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