Brink of Life
Originally released in 1958. Brink of Life is a drama film. directed by Ingmar Bergman. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eva Dahlbeck, Ingrid Thulin, and Bibi Andersson
Synopsis
Three women in a maternity ward share their lives and intimate thoughts, and face the choice of keeping their babies or offering them for adoption.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (91 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eva Dahlbeck
as Stina Andersson
Ingrid Thulin
as Cecilia Ellius
Bibi Andersson
as Hjördis Pettersson
Barbro Hiort af Ornäs
as Nurse Brita
Erland Josephson
as Anders Ellius
Max von Sydow
as Harry Andersson
Gunnar Sjöberg
as Dr. Nordlander
Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz
as Counsellor Gran
Inga Landgré
as Greta Ellius
Kristina Adolphson
as Nurse (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Nordisk Tonefilm
- Inter-American Productions
- Jerome Balsam Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brink of Life about?
Three women in a maternity ward share their lives and intimate thoughts, and face the choice of keeping their babies or offering them for adoption.
Who directed Brink of Life?
Brink of Life was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
How long is Brink of Life?
Brink of Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Brink of Life released?
Brink of Life was released on March 31, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brink of Life?
The main cast of Brink of Life includes Eva Dahlbeck, Ingrid Thulin, Bibi Andersson, Barbro Hiort af Ornäs, Erland Josephson.