Smiles of a Summer Night
Directed by Ingmar Bergman
Starring Gunnar Björnstrand, Ulla Jacobsson, Eva Dahlbeck, Harriet Andersson, Margit Carlqvist, Jarl Kulle, Åke Fridell, Björn Bjelfvenstam, Naima Wifstrand, Jullan Kindahl
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AngryEarly in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.
- Original title
- Sommarnattens leende
- Original language
- Swedish
- Screenplay
- Ingmar Bergman
- Music
- Erik Nordgren
- Cinematography
- Gunnar Fischer
- Cast
- Harriet Andersson, Margit Carlqvist, Jarl Kulle, Åke Fridell, Björn Bjelfvenstam, Naima Wifstrand, Jullan Kindahl, Gull Natorp, Birgitta Valberg
Updated July 22, 2026
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