"A sexy frolic about the sport of love"26 December 1955Comedy, Romance109 mins
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.
The lives of two lovelorn spouses from separate marriages, a registered sex offender, and a disgraced ex-police officer intersect as they struggle to resist their vulnerabilities and temptations.
Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.
In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become embroiled in the political intrigue surrounding King Louis XIII and his adversaries, particularly the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race.
Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.
Sarah Huttinger learns that her family was the inspiration for the book and film "The Graduate" -- and that she just might be the offspring of the well-documented event.
A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he attempts to persuade a girl to run away to Italy with him.
Twenty-something Richard travels to Thailand and finds himself in possession of a strange map. Rumours state that it leads to a solitary beach paradise, a tropical bliss - excited and intrigued, he sets out to find it.
A rule-bound head butler's world of manners and decorum in the household he maintains is tested by the arrival of a housekeeper who falls in love with him in post-WWI Britain.
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Smiles of a Summer Night - trailer
Swedish trailer for Ingmar Bergman's Smiles of a Summer Night (Sommarnattens leende 1955).
Comedy Bergman Style: Smiles of a Summer Night
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Smiles of a Summer Night: Ingmar Bergman introduction
Ingmar Bergman introduces Smiles of a Summer Night (Sommarnattens leende 1955) with Marie Nyreröd.
Ingmar Bergman's Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) behind the scenes
A look at the making of Smiles of a Summer Night (Sommarnattens leende 1955). Silent.
Smiles of a Summer Night
After fifteen films that received mostly local acclaim the comedy Smiles of a Summer Night at last ushered in an international audience for Ingmar Bergman.
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