The lift that went down into hell (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1969, The lift that went down into hell is a drama and tv movie film directed by Bengt Lagerkvist, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. A loving couple on an escapade, ending in a hotel room in the underworld. When the floor waiter shows up, the woman feel she has seen him before. And suddenly she discovers who he is.
Who’s in it. The lift that went down into hell stars Harriet Andersson as The wife, Ernst-Hugo Järegård as Accountant Jönsson, Gunnar Björnstrand as The husband and Åke Fridell as The devil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The lift that went down into hell sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The lift that went down into hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The lift that went down into hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch The lift that went down into hell (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The lift that went down into hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The lift that went down into hell worth watching?
- The lift that went down into hell holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The lift that went down into hell?
- The lift that went down into hell stars Harriet Andersson, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Gunnar Björnstrand, Åke Fridell and Hjördis Petterson.
- When was The lift that went down into hell released?
- The lift that went down into hell was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.