It’s odd that a film of this story has never been made in English because it’s got to be one of the most touching and poignant love stories. Set amidst the brilliant light and lush meadows, we encounter the wealthy young lieutenant “Sixten” (Thommy Berggren) who is happily married with two young children. Until, that is, he meets acclaimed tightrope walker “Hedvig” aka “Elvira” (Pia Degermark) with whom he falls…
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Pia Degermark
Hedvig Jensen
Thommy Berggren
Sixten Sparre
Lennart Malmer
Kristoffer
Cleo Jensen
Cleo
Nina Widerberg
Cleo's daughter
Yvonne Ingdal
Hedvig Jensen (voice)
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What is Elvira Madigan about?
Famous acrobat Elvira Madigan meets Sixten Sparre, a married Swedish officer with two children. They decide to elope, but since Sparre deserted the army, he's unemployable and the couple encounter various hardships.
When was Elvira Madigan released?
Elvira Madigan was released in 1967.
What genres does Elvira Madigan belong to?
Elvira Madigan is categorised as Drama, Romance, History.
Who stars in Elvira Madigan?
The cast of Elvira Madigan includes Pia Degermark, Thommy Berggren, Lennart Malmer, Cleo Jensen, Nina Widerberg.