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Cries and Whispers (1972)

“Four women dressed in white in a mansion painted red... haunted by whispers and cries.”

7.9/10 · 805 votes 1h 35m r Drama

#2 of 22 films from 1972 #306 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Ingmar Bergman · Written by Ingmar Bergman

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Overview

As Agnes slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so immersed in their own psychic pains that they are unable to offer her the support she needs.

Cast

Liv Ullmannas Maria
Ingrid Thulinas Karin
Kari Sylwanas Anna
Harriet Anderssonas Agnes
Erland Josephsonas David
Georg Årlinas Fredrik
Anders Ekas Isak
Henning Moritzenas Joakim
Ingmar Bergmanas Narrator (voice)
Ingrid Sandellas Girl at a Family Gathering (uncredited)
Ingrid Bergmanas Spectator
Linn Ullmannas Maria's Daughter
Inga Gillas Storyteller
Greta Johanssonas Undertaker (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 21, 1972
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) — shorter as the 1972 average of 110 min
GenresDrama
Original titleViskningar och rop
LanguageSV
Budget$400,000
IMDbtt0069467

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Questions

How long is Cries and Whispers?
Cries and Whispers runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Cries and Whispers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 805 votes, which places it #2 of 22 films released in 1972 in this index (top 95%) and #306 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Cries and Whispers?
Cries and Whispers was directed by Ingmar Bergman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Seventh Seal (1957), Wild Strawberries (1957), Persona (1966).
Who stars in Cries and Whispers?
Liv Ullmann as Maria; Ingrid Thulin as Karin; Kari Sylwan as Anna; Harriet Andersson as Agnes; Erland Josephson as David; Georg Årlin as Fredrik.
What is Cries and Whispers rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cries and Whispers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/126079.

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