The Corridor (1968 film)
1968 film
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The Corridor (Swedish: Korridoren) is a 1968 Swedish drama film directed by Jan Halldoff. It was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival.[1]
Bengt Forslund
Jan Halldoff
| The Corridor | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jan Halldoff |
| Written by | Bengt Bratt Bengt Forslund Jan Halldoff |
| Produced by | Bengt Forslund |
| Starring | Per Ragnar |
| Cinematography | Inge Roos |
Release date |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
Plot
The Corridor (1968), directed by Jan Halldoff, is a Swedish drama that delves into the psychological strain experienced by a newly graduated doctor, Jan Eriksson. As he navigates the demanding environment of a hospital, he faces overwhelming trauma and the relentless pressures of the medical profession. These challenges push him to the brink of abandoning his career, yet he seeks peace in research as a potential escape from the mounting stress.[2][3]
Cast
- Per Ragnar as Dr. Jan Eriksson
- Agneta Ekmanner as Kerstin
- Ann Norstedt as Maria
- Åke Lindström as The Father
- Inga Landgré as The Mother
- Gunnar Biörck as Professor Gunnar Bjork
- Leif Liljeroth as Dr. Forslund
- Lars Amble as Stig
Reception
Notably, it became Sweden's highest-grossing film during the 1968–69 cinema season, reflecting its significant impact on Swedish audiences. Approximately 440,000 cinema-goers during the 1968–69 season.[4]
