The Priest Who Knocked Out (1943)
The boxing promoter Charlie returns from America to Sweden and needs to find a professional Swedish boxer for an upcoming fight. By chance Charlie watches Björn Harring fight off some hoodlums. Charlie sees great potential in Björn and wants to promote him for an upcoming fight, the problem is though that Björn is studying theology and is soon to become a priest. This might not look too good in a prejudiced society of the 40s with a boxing priest, but Charlie is determent to find a way.
Director: Hugo Bolander
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: March 6, 1943
Cast
- Allan Bohlin - Björn Harring
- Åke Söderblom - Charles Ågren
- Gaby Stenberg - Inga Kronfors
- Gösta Cederlund - Björn Kronfors
- Ivar Kåge - Reverend Strömberg
- Sigge Fürst - Hjelm
- Thor Modéen - Karlsson
- Gunnar Sjöberg - Artist
- Sten Lindgren - Carpenter Larsson
- Tom Olsson - Henry
Screenplay
- Henry Eidmark (Idea)
- Gösta Stevens (Screenplay)
Music: Gunnar Johansson
Cinematography: Martin Bodin
Editing: Oscar Rosander
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: English, Italiano, svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Hugo Bolander
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Priest Who Knocked Out about?
- The boxing promoter Charlie returns from America to Sweden and needs to find a professional Swedish boxer for an upcoming fight. By chance Charlie watches Björn Harring fight off some hoodlums. Charlie sees great potential in Björn and wants to promote him for an upcoming fight, the problem is though that Björn is studying theology and is soon to become a priest. This might not look too good in a prejudiced society of the 40s with a boxing priest, but Charlie is determent to find a way.
- Who directed The Priest Who Knocked Out?
- The Priest Who Knocked Out was directed by Hugo Bolander.
- Who stars in The Priest Who Knocked Out?
- The Priest Who Knocked Out stars Allan Bohlin, Åke Söderblom, Gaby Stenberg, Gösta Cederlund, Ivar Kåge, Sigge Fürst.
- How long is The Priest Who Knocked Out?
- The Priest Who Knocked Out has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Priest Who Knocked Out?
- The Priest Who Knocked Out is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Priest Who Knocked Out produced?
- The Priest Who Knocked Out was produced in Sweden.