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This Can't Happen Here (1950)

MysteryThriller

A story of two married refugees from the dictatorship; their quiet life in a new free country is impossible due to the husband's dark secret.

Release Date
October 23, 1950
Runtime
1h 21m
Rating
5.4/10 (19 votes)

Director: Ingmar Bergman

Cast: Signe Hasso, Alf Kjellin, Ulf Palme, Gösta Cederlund, Yngve Nordwall, Stig Olin, Ragnar Klange, Hugo Bolander

Production: SF Studios
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Full Cast (25 people)

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This Can't Happen Here

This Can't Happen Here

Mystery
Thriller
5.4
81 min
1950

A story of two married refugees from the dictatorship; their quiet life in a new free country is impossible due to the husband's dark secret.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageSwedish
Release Date10/23/1950
Director & Writers

Directed by

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SF StudiosSF Studios

Spoken Languages

Swedish

Production Countries

Sweden

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Cast

Signe Hasso

as Vera Irmelin

Alf Kjellin

as Björn Almkvist

Ulf Palme

as Atkä Natas

Gösta Cederlund

as Doctor

Yngve Nordwall

as Lindell

Stig Olin

as Young Man

RK

Ragnar Klange

as Filip Rundblom

Hugo Bolander

as Hotel Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Can't Happen Here about?▾

A story of two married refugees from the dictatorship; their quiet life in a new free country is impossible due to the husband's dark secret.

How long is This Can't Happen Here?▾

1h 21m

When was This Can't Happen Here released?▾

October 23, 1950

Who directed This Can't Happen Here?▾

Ingmar Bergman

Who stars in This Can't Happen Here?▾

Signe Hasso, Alf Kjellin, Ulf Palme

What genre is This Can't Happen Here?▾

Mystery, Thriller