A Man There Was (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1917, A Man There Was is a drama film directed by Victor Sjöström, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. Terje Vigen, a sailor, suffers the loss of his family through the inflexibility of another man. Years later, when his enemy's family finds itself dependent on his benevolence, Terje must decide whether to avenge himself.
Who’s in it. A Man There Was stars Victor Sjöström as Terje Vigen, Bergliot Husberg as Terje Vigen's Wife, August Falck as The English Lord and Edith Erastoff as The English Lord's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Man There Was has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man There Was page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man There Was tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man There Was (1917)?
- In US, A Man There Was is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Man There Was worth watching?
- A Man There Was holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Man There Was?
- A Man There Was stars Victor Sjöström, Bergliot Husberg, August Falck, Edith Erastoff and Eric Abrahamsson.
- When was A Man There Was released?
- A Man There Was was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.