Movie
Smiles of a Summer Night
A sexy frolic about the sport of love
Early 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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Smiles of a Summer Night opened in theaters December 23, 1957. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Early 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.
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Cast
Gunnar BjörnstrandFredrik Egerman
Ulla JacobssonAnne Egerman
Eva DahlbeckDesirée Armfeldt
Harriet AnderssonPetra
Margit CarlqvistCountess Charlotte Malcolm
Jarl KulleCount Carl Magnus Malcolm
Åke FridellFrid
Björn BjelfvenstamHenrik EgermanCredits
- Directed by
- Ingmar Bergman
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Swedish
- Original title
- Sommarnattens leende
Production
SF StudiosSweden