

MAN IS THE KING OF BEASTS...
Andreas, a man struggling with the recent demise of his marriage and his own emotional isolation, befriends a married couple also in the midst of psychological turmoil. In turn he meets Anna, who is grieving the recent deaths of her husband and son. She appears zealous in her faith and steadfast in her search for truth, but gradually her delusions surface. Andreas and Anna pursue a love affair, but he is unable to overcome his feelings of deep humiliation and remains disconnected. Meanwhile, the island community is victimized by an unknown person committing acts of animal cruelty.
Ratings
3.5
Cast

Max von Sydow
Andreas Winkelman

Liv Ullmann
Anna Fromm

Bibi Andersson
Eva Vergerus

Erland Josephson
Elis Vergerus

Erik Hell
Johan Andersson

Sigge Fürst
Verner

Svea Holst
Verner's Wife (uncredited)
Annicka Kronberg
Katarina

Hjördis Petterson
Johan's Sister (uncredited)

Ingmar Bergman
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Lars-Owe Carlberg
Police Officer (uncredited)
Brian Wikström
Police Officer (uncredited)

Barbro Hiort af Ornäs
Woman in Dream (uncredited)

Malin Ek
Woman in Dream (uncredited)

Britta Brunius
Woman in Dream (uncredited)

Brita Öberg
Woman in Dream (uncredited)
Marianne Karlbeck
Woman in Dream (uncredited)
Crew
Director
Writer
Producer
Editor
Director of Photography
Sound
Costume Design
Script Supervisor
Production Design
Assistant Makeup Artist
Property Master
Sound Effects
Assistant Costume Designer
Assistant Camera
Makeup Artist
Sound Mixer
Production Manager
Assistant Property Master
Location Manager
Details
Release Date
1969-11-10
Runtime
101 min
Original Language
Swedish
Languages
German
Swedish
Production Companies
SF Studios
Cinematograph AB
Countries
Sweden
Genres
Drama