The Master and His Servants (1959)
While Sigurd Helmer is being dressed in his bishop's robes, the fanatical Tornkvist arrives at the ordination and watches from the background. Even before the ordination is over, he goes to the police. He has evidence that Helmer has stolen the office with the help of anonymous letters that slandered Tornkvist in the battle for the bishop's crozier. At the banquet in the bishop's residence, Tornkvist drops the accusation like a bomb. At the same time, he announces his engagement to Helmer's daughter, and the banquet table dissolves into complete confusion. Only Helmer's wife stands firm in her belief in his innocence. Helmer is then brought to trial, accused by Tornkvist. Based on Axel Kielland's play from 1955.
Cast
- Claes Gill - Sigurd Helmer, biskop
- Wenche Foss - Fru Helmer
- Lars Andreas Larssen - Leif Helmer
- Georg Løkkeberg - Arvid Tornkvist, dr. theol
- Urda Arneberg - Frk. Monsen
- Anne-Lise Tangstad - Agnes Helmer
- Sverre Hansen - Statsadvokaten
- Axel Kielland - Dommeren
- Einar Sissener - Politiebetsmann
- Egil Hjorth-Jenssen - Skrivemaskinreperatøren
Screenplay
- Axel Kielland (Theatre Play)
- Arne Skouen (Screenplay)
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
bishop, typewriter, courtroom drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Master and His Servants about?
- While Sigurd Helmer is being dressed in his bishop's robes, the fanatical Tornkvist arrives at the ordination and watches from the background. Even before the ordination is over, he goes to the police. He has evidence that Helmer has stolen the office with the help of anonymous letters that slandered Tornkvist in the battle for the bishop's crozier. At the banquet in the bishop's residence, Tornkvist drops the accusation like a bomb. At the same time, he announces his engagement to Helmer's daughter, and the banquet table dissolves into complete confusion. Only Helmer's wife stands firm in her belief in his innocence. Helmer is then brought to trial, accused by Tornkvist. Based on Axel Kielland's play from 1955.
- Who directed The Master and His Servants?
- The Master and His Servants was directed by Arne Skouen.
- Who stars in The Master and His Servants?
- The Master and His Servants stars Claes Gill, Wenche Foss, Lars Andreas Larssen, Georg Løkkeberg, Urda Arneberg, Anne-Lise Tangstad.
- How long is The Master and His Servants?
- The Master and His Servants has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Master and His Servants?
- The Master and His Servants is a Drama film.
- Where was The Master and His Servants produced?
- The Master and His Servants was produced in Norway.
- What are the themes of The Master and His Servants?
- The themes of The Master and His Servants include: Courtroom Drama.