Smiles of a Summer Night

Smiles of a Summer Night

7.4

Dec 26 1955

2h 49m

Comedy, Romance

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.

Gunnar Björnstrand

Gunnar Björnstrand

Fredrik Egerman

Ulla Jacobsson

Ulla Jacobsson

Anne Egerman

Eva Dahlbeck

Eva Dahlbeck

Desirée Armfeldt

Harriet Andersson

Harriet Andersson

Petra

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