I saw this film upon it's release over 40 years ago; I was not that impressed by it then and after viewing it recently on DVD my first impression lasts - it's not as good a film as one would have hoped with such a cast. The actors are very good though - especially the three older ladies, portrayed by Sif Ruud, Margaretha Krook and Irma Christensson. Gösta Ekman in the lead role is also good, as is the Norwegian singer Inger Lise Rypdal. However, it's the story itself that makes this film a mediocre one - it is simply not realistic and full of plot holes. I think it's because the author of the novel, which the film is based on, was well-known in Sweden, people tend to think the film also must be better than good. Unfortunately that is not the case.To sum it up - not a film that I'd recommend to anyone unless they have nothing else to do.