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The Brothers Lionheart

Original title: Bröderna Lejonhjärta
  • 1977
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
7.4K
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Staffan Götestam and Lars Söderdahl in The Brothers Lionheart (1977)
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Brothers Jonatan and Skorpan lead a revolution against the tyrant Tengil in the magical afterlife land of Nangijala.Brothers Jonatan and Skorpan lead a revolution against the tyrant Tengil in the magical afterlife land of Nangijala.Brothers Jonatan and Skorpan lead a revolution against the tyrant Tengil in the magical afterlife land of Nangijala.

  • Director
    • Olle Hellbom
  • Writer
    • Astrid Lindgren
  • Stars
    • Staffan Götestam
    • Lars Söderdahl
    • Allan Edwall
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    7.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Olle Hellbom
    • Writer
      • Astrid Lindgren
    • Stars
      • Staffan Götestam
      • Lars Söderdahl
      • Allan Edwall
    • 21User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Staffan Götestam
    Staffan Götestam
    • Jonatan Lejonhjärta
    Lars Söderdahl
    Lars Söderdahl
    • Karl 'Skorpan' Lejonhjärta
    Allan Edwall
    Allan Edwall
    • Mattias
    Gunn Wållgren
    Gunn Wållgren
    • Sofia
    Folke Hjort
    Folke Hjort
    • Jossi - Värdshusvärd
    Per Oscarsson
    Per Oscarsson
    • Orvar - Motståndsledare
    Tommy Johnson
    Tommy Johnson
    • Hubert - Jägare
    Jan Nygren
    • Veder - Soldat
    Micha Gabay
    • Kader - Soldat
    Georg Årlin
    Georg Årlin
    • Tengil
    Bertil Norström
    Bertil Norström
    • Pjuke - Tengils rådman
    Mats Andersson
    • Tengils Soldat (1)
    Aksel Erhardtsen
    • Tengils Soldat (2)
    Ulf Håkan Jansson
    • Tengils Soldat (3)
    Bodil Lindorff
    • Jonatans Mor i Törnrosdalen
    Bengt Brunskog
    Bengt Brunskog
    • Chef för Stora porten
    Lone Rode
    • Antonia
    Erno Müller
    • Vakt
    • (as Erno Muller)
    • Director
      • Olle Hellbom
    • Writer
      • Astrid Lindgren
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    User reviews21

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    10david_forsberg86

    The best movie for children ever made.

    When I first saw this movie at age of 6, I thought it was the most exiting movie I had ever seen. It teaches children about death in a good way, without getting silly.

    The storyline is that Karl (Skorpan or Crispy) Lejon is sick and knowing that he soon gonna die. His brother Jonathan tells him about the land Nangijala, a land of tales and campfires (sagornas och lägerledarnas land). Jonathan dies soon after that when trying to save Skorpan from a fire. And soon after that Skorpan dies too. When they first meet up in Nangijala it seems like heaven, Skorpan can ride horses and swim. But soon he finds out that the evil black knight Tengil has enslaved the the village next to them. Skopan and Jonathan then joins the resistance force.

    As I began this comment, this is a great movie. It is one of the most famous in Sweden, and EVERY swede I know love this movie. I just say too all of you; See this movie.
    dreid-5

    It's a shame

    I had the privilege of owning this movie when I was a child. I think that my parents bought it from some video store that was going out of business. It was on a BetaMax tape, and was dubbed in English. I had to of watched this movie at least once week. The story is great, and the relationship between the two brothers is rather touching. Despite the fact that even as a child the dragon (who used to remind me of "the secret weapon" from An American Tale) looked terrible, it was one of my favorite movies for years. If anyone can find a copy of this movie, I suggest you watch it. Also, the synthesized soundtrack is quite good (arpeggios reminiscent of Philip Glass or something).
    9rm-leite

    Excellent Movie!

    When I was a child, I saw movies fit for a child. However, there are some movies that appeal to all ages. And even if brother Lionheart is a movie designed for kids, it have a huge influence on all ages. And definitely on me! Since I saw this movie for the first time 18 years ago, I have never forgot it it. Its story is still as clear with me as any movie I have seen this week. It is A drama, its story shows a heartbreaking history, between two brothers, and one who is very sick.

    This story is the best this world have ever offered! Astrid Lindgren have time after time been hinted for Nobels Prize in Litterature, and the Director of this movie gives the story from her books among the best transfers from book to video ever! Americans makes among the world best movies! But compared to this movie, Its actors, and its director - all the Americans have to see themselves beaten! Compared to Astrid Lindgrens and Olle Hellboms "Brother Lionheart" They are all amateurs! See this with your children! But bring Lots of napkins!
    8Gunnar_Runar_Ingibjargarson

    Masterpiece of work?

    One of the greatest movie I've ever seen in my life about two brothers who'd die suddenly, other one in fire and the other of illness. After the death the brothers, meet in Nangijala, the country of magic and power, and it seems that they can have the most wonderful time of they're life without all worries and illness. But when the Black Knight Tengil, threat the people of Nangijala, the brothers help the freedom people to fight against the home rule.

    Bröderna Lejonhjärta is one of the greatest movie I've seen in my life, and too one of the most touching movies you'll ever see. Check this one.
    Liza-19

    Would love to see this again!

    I haven't seen this movie since I was eight years old. I'm now in my early twenties and can remember almost everything about it! This was such a beautiful film, and is both tragic and uplifting. The story is mystical and magical, and the love between the brothers is heartwarming. I highly recommend it.

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    • Trivia
      Was, at the time, the most expensive family movie made in Sweden.
    • Quotes

      Jonatan: You know I can't kill another man.

      Orvar: Oh Jonatan, if everyone thought like you, Evil would have prevailed a long time ago.

      Skorpan: If everyone thought like Jonatan there wouldn't be no evil.

    • Connections
      Edited into Bröderna Lejonhjärta (1980)

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 1977 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • Iceland
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Die Brüder Löwenherz
    • Filming locations
      • Iceland
    • Production companies
      • Artfilm
      • Svensk Filmindustri (SF)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,184
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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