They Staked Their Lives (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, They Staked Their Lives is a drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. "With life at stake"- Max is illegal arms dealers and lives with Wanda, a spy for the dictatorship in which they live. She is ordered by her superiors to reveal the actions and members resistance group. The freedom fighter John falls in love with Wanda.
Who’s in it. They Staked Their Lives stars Aino Taube as Wanda, Åke Ohberg as John, Anders Henrikson as Max and Eivor Landström as Eva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, They Staked Their Lives has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Staked Their Lives page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Staked Their Lives tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Staked Their Lives (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for They Staked Their Lives change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is They Staked Their Lives worth watching?
- They Staked Their Lives holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Staked Their Lives?
- They Staked Their Lives stars Aino Taube, Åke Ohberg, Anders Henrikson, Eivor Landström and Gösta Cederlund.
- When was They Staked Their Lives released?
- They Staked Their Lives was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.