General von Döbeln (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1942, General von Döbeln is a drama, war and history film directed by Olof Molander, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. 1813. The Swedish army is fighting in the War of the Sixth Coalition. The popular general Von Döbeln is arrested for sending the army against the French in breach of orders by the crown prince. At the court martial he is sentenced to death but is pardoned by the king and sent to prison instead. A group of conspirators are planning to set him free and make him their leader in a coup d'etat.
Who’s in it. General von Döbeln stars Edvin Adolphson as Georg Carl von Döbeln, Poul Reumert as Crown Prince Charles John, Eva Henning as Marianne Skjöldebrand and Kolbjörn Knudsen as Rutger Canitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, General von Döbeln has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch General von Döbeln page.
If you liked it. Fans of General von Döbeln tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch General von Döbeln (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for General von Döbeln change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is General von Döbeln worth watching?
- General von Döbeln holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in General von Döbeln?
- General von Döbeln stars Edvin Adolphson, Poul Reumert, Eva Henning, Kolbjörn Knudsen and Uno Henning.
- When was General von Döbeln released?
- General von Döbeln was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.