Broder Gabrielsen (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1966, Broder Gabrielsen is a drama film directed by Nils R. Müller, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. " Broder Gabrielsen " in its time awoke a major debate , and already during the shooting of the film went high waves in the press . The film points a strong warning against religious fanaticism and against contemporary preachers, and it met then also strong opposition from some of these . In the film we meet the piecemeal lay preacher , Brother Gabrielsen ( ALF MALLAND ) , who discovers how modern music , rhythms and ecstasy gives great success when it comes to getting listeners to his preaching . He will soon get his big break , and keeps ecstatic revival meetings with tongues and " healings " through prayer . It ends in discouragement and defeat then wonders absent for Gabrielsen , and personal tragedies for those who were misguided .
Who’s in it. Broder Gabrielsen stars Alf Malland as Broder Gabrielsen, Mette Lange-Nielsen as Lina Gabrielsen, Per Christensen as Doktor Hermansen and Eilif Armand as Kjøpmann Sagen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Broder Gabrielsen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broder Gabrielsen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broder Gabrielsen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broder Gabrielsen (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Broder Gabrielsen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Broder Gabrielsen worth watching?
- Broder Gabrielsen holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broder Gabrielsen?
- Broder Gabrielsen stars Alf Malland, Mette Lange-Nielsen, Per Christensen, Eilif Armand and Johannes Eckhoff.
- When was Broder Gabrielsen released?
- Broder Gabrielsen was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.