Åsa-Nisse is a 1949 Swedish comedy film directed by Ragnar Frisk and starring John Elfström, Artur Rolén and Emy Hagman. Featuring the popular character Åsa-Nisse it was the first in a long-running series, featuring nineteen sequels. It takes place in rural Småland. Location shooting took place at Skirö outside Vetlanda. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj.
Cast
John Elfström as Åsa-Nisse
Artur Rolén as Klabbarparn
Emy Hagman as Elsa Haglund
Bertil Boo as Eric Broo
Greta Berthels as Eulalia
Gustaf Lövås as Sjökvist
Gösta Gustafson as Knohultarn
Josua Bengtson as Jönson
Astrid Bodin as Woman from the next parish
Helga Brofeldt as Woman from the next parish
Mona Geijer-Falkner as Woman from the next parish
Einar Lidholm as Police Chief
Stig Johanson as Olsson
Gösta Ericsson as Crook
Verner Oakland as Crook
References
Bibliography
Iverson, Gunnar, Soderbergh Widding, Astrid & Soila, Tytti. Nordic National Cinemas. Routledge, 2005. Sundholm, John . Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2012.