Whalers (1939)

The Whalers (original title: Valfangare) is a filmed record of the final whaling expedition in the Arctic before the outbreak of WW2. Only partly a documentary, the film is able to accommodate a dramatic throughline, concerning the redemption of wastrelly millionaire's son Allan Blom (Allan Bohlin). Pressed into service on the expedition, Allan shows he's a true son of Scandanavia through his courageous actions on the high seas, and even wins the hand of heroine Sonja (Tutta Rolf) in the bargain. While the whaling scenes are both exciting and exhillarating, the sequence in which a whale carcass is stripped and gutted may not appeal to everyone in the audience. Originally filmed in 1939 in Swedish and Norwegian, The Whalers was helpfully fitted out with English subtitles for its 1942 American run.

Director: Anders Henrikson, Tancred Ibsen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gunnar Johansson, Jules Sylvain
Cinematography: Martin Bodin, Gunnar Fischer
Editing: Oscar Rosander
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Anders Henrikson, Tancred Ibsen
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whalers about?
The Whalers (original title: Valfangare) is a filmed record of the final whaling expedition in the Arctic before the outbreak of WW2. Only partly a documentary, the film is able to accommodate a dramatic throughline, concerning the redemption of wastrelly millionaire's son Allan Blom (Allan Bohlin). Pressed into service on the expedition, Allan shows he's a true son of Scandanavia through his courageous actions on the high seas, and even wins the hand of heroine Sonja (Tutta Rolf) in the bargain. While the whaling scenes are both exciting and exhillarating, the sequence in which a whale carcass is stripped and gutted may not appeal to everyone in the audience. Originally filmed in 1939 in Swedish and Norwegian, The Whalers was helpfully fitted out with English subtitles for its 1942 American run.
Who directed Whalers?
Whalers was directed by Anders Henrikson, Tancred Ibsen.
Who stars in Whalers?
Whalers stars Allan Bohlin, Tutta Rolf, Oscar Egede-Nissen, Hauk Aabel, Karl Holter, Artur Rolén.
How long is Whalers?
Whalers has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Whalers?
Whalers is a Drama film.
Where was Whalers produced?
Whalers was produced in Sweden.