The Priest Who Knocked Out (1943)

Name: The Priest Who Knocked Out
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1943
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Allan Bohlin, Åke Söderblom, Gaby Stenberg, Gösta Cederlund, Ivar Kåge

1h 26m Sweden

Comedy Drama

Plot

Boxing promoter Charlie arrives in Sweden from America, eager to scout talent for an imminent match. His luck changes when he witnesses Björn Harring heroically fend off thugs, recognizing his raw fighting potential. However, Björn is devoted to his theological studies and is on the path to becoming a priest. Navigating a conservative society in the 1940s poses a challenge for Charlie, who is intent on promoting a boxer with a calling to the clergy. The clash between faith and sport sparks a compelling journey as they seek to redefine expectations.

Cast

Allan Bohlin Åke Söderblom Gaby Stenberg Gösta Cederlund Ivar Kåge Sigge Fürst Thor Modéen Gunnar Sjöberg Sten Lindgren Tom Olsson Carl Reinholdz Gurra Bergman Harald Andersson Olle Tandberg Douglas Håge