Song of Norway (1970)
A song for the heart to sing...for the world to love!
Like the play from which it derived, the film tells of the early struggles of composer Edvard Grieg and his attempts to develop an authentic Norwegian national music. It stars Toralv Maurstad as Grieg and features an international cast including Florence Henderson, Christina Schollin, Robert Morley, Harry Secombe, Oskar Homolka, Edward G. Robinson and Frank Porretta (as Rikard Nordraak). Filmed in Super Panavision 70 by Davis Boulton and presented in single-camera Cinerama in some countries, it was an attempt to capitalise on the success of The Sound of Music.
Director: Andrew L. Stone
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: November 4, 1970
Cast
- Toralv Maurstad - Edvard Grieg
- Florence Henderson - Nina Hagerup
- Christina Schollin - Therese Berg
- Frank Porretta - Richard Nordraak
- Harry Secombe - Bioernstjerne Bjoernson
- Robert Morley - Berg
- Edward G. Robinson - Krogstad
- Elizabeth Larner - Mrs. Bjoernson
- Oskar Homolka - Engstrand
- Frederick Jaeger - Henrik Ibsen
Screenplay
- Homer Curran (Screenplay)
- Andrew L. Stone (Story)
- Milton Lazarus (Musical)
- Andrew L. Stone (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Davis Boulton
Editing: Virginia L. Stone
Production: ABC Pictures, Anchor Bay Home Entertainment, Pearson Television International, Cinerama Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en
Themes
Classical Music and Art, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
composer, biography, based on play or musical
More Films by Director: Andrew L. Stone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Song of Norway about?
- Like the play from which it derived, the film tells of the early struggles of composer Edvard Grieg and his attempts to develop an authentic Norwegian national music. It stars Toralv Maurstad as Grieg and features an international cast including Florence Henderson, Christina Schollin, Robert Morley, Harry Secombe, Oskar Homolka, Edward G. Robinson and Frank Porretta (as Rikard Nordraak). Filmed in Super Panavision 70 by Davis Boulton and presented in single-camera Cinerama in some countries, it was an attempt to capitalise on the success of The Sound of Music.
- Who directed Song of Norway?
- Song of Norway was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
- Who stars in Song of Norway?
- Song of Norway stars Toralv Maurstad, Florence Henderson, Christina Schollin, Frank Porretta, Harry Secombe, Robert Morley.
- How long is Song of Norway?
- Song of Norway has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is Song of Norway?
- Song of Norway is a Music, Drama film.
- How much did Song of Norway gross?
- Song of Norway grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was Song of Norway produced?
- Song of Norway was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Song of Norway?
- The themes of Song of Norway include: Classical Music and Art, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.