Movie

Pelle the Conqueror

“They thought the world would be theirs.”

★ 7.3(164)19872h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Bille August
Release date: 1987-12-21
Runtime: 2h 37m
Language: Danish
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: SF Studios

Pelle the Conqueror — trailer

About Pelle the Conqueror

Pelle the Conqueror is a 1987 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Bille August, starring Pelle Hvenegaard, Max von Sydow and Erik Paaske. It has a runtime of 2 hours 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 164 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pelle the Conqueror in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.

Cast

Pelle Hvenegaard

Pelle Karlsson

Max von Sydow

Lasse Karlsson - Farmhand

Erik Paaske

Stengården Foreman

Björn Granath

Erik - Swedish Farm Worker

Astrid Villaume

Mrs. Kongstrup

Axel Strøbye

Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord

Troels Asmussen

Rud - A Boy

Kristina Törnqvist

Anna - Stengården Maid

Karen Wegener

Madam Olsen

Sofie Gråbøl

Miss Sine - Mrs. Kongstrup's Niece

Lars Simonsen

Nils Køller - Father of Anna's Children

Buster Larsen

Ole Køller - Nils' Father

Themes & keywords

farmislandbased on novel or bookfarm workerbullyingworking classpovertyclass differencesbornholmemigrant19th centuryfather son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pelle the Conqueror in Mexico?+

Pelle the Conqueror is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Pelle the Conqueror on Netflix?+

Pelle the Conqueror is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Pelle the Conqueror?+

Pelle the Conqueror has a runtime of 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).

Who stars in Pelle the Conqueror?+

Pelle the Conqueror stars Pelle Hvenegaard, Max von Sydow, Erik Paaske, Björn Granath and Astrid Villaume.

When did Pelle the Conqueror come out?+

Pelle the Conqueror is a 1987 movie directed by Bille August.

What genre is Pelle the Conqueror?+

Pelle the Conqueror is Drama film.

Who directed Pelle the Conqueror?+

Pelle the Conqueror was directed by Bille August.