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The Banquet

1948 · 106 min · Director: Hasse Ekman

The Banquet (1948) is a drama, directed by Hasse Ekman. It stars Ernst Eklund and Elsa Carlsson. The 106-minute film holds an audience score of 5.7/10.

What The Banquet Is About

Jacob is coming up to his sixtieth birthday. He has a company and he has sons. But he does not believe any of them is capable of running it. That worry begins to occupy him. The account is built around it. The tension between family and business is at the centre. The work is put together as a drama. The title of the film comes from a banquet. The future of the company and the future of the family meet in the same question. Sven Lindberg is in the cast, as is Hasse Ekman himself. Ernst Eklund and Elsa Carlsson take the leads, with Sture Lagerwall and Eva Henning also appearing, in Hasse Ekman’s Swedish film of 1948.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Banquet about?

Jacob is coming up to his sixtieth birthday. He has a company and he has sons.

Where can I watch The Banquet?

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How long is The Banquet?

The Banquet runs for 106 minutes (1h 46m).

When did The Banquet come out?

The Banquet was released in 1948.

Who directed The Banquet?

The Banquet was directed by Hasse Ekman.

Who stars in The Banquet?

The Banquet stars Ernst Eklund, Elsa Carlsson, Sture Lagerwall, Eva Henning.

What is The Banquet's rating?

The Banquet holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 5.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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