About this movie
In 1803 the Swedish inventor John Ericsson is born. After a military career he went to England and became one of the first builders of locomotives. Despite large debts, he invents the propeller. In 1839 he crosses the Atlantic and builds ships for the US Navy. When the US civil war breaks out, the Federation needs a ship to match the Confederate 'Merrimac' and preventing the Confederation from exporting cotton to Europe. Ericsson builds the 'Monitor', a ship the Federation needs to win the war.
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Year
1937
Runtime
1h 33m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Drama, History, War
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Language
SV
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Questions about The Great John Ericsson
How long is The Great John Ericsson?
The Great John Ericsson has a runtime of 1h 33m (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed The Great John Ericsson?
The Great John Ericsson was directed by Gustaf Edgren and released in 1937.
What genre is The Great John Ericsson?
The Great John Ericsson is a Drama, History, War film (1937).
Who stars in The Great John Ericsson?
The cast of The Great John Ericsson includes Victor Sjöström, Märta Ekström, Anders Henrikson, Sigurd Wallén, Hilda Borgström.
What is the TMDB rating for The Great John Ericsson?
The Great John Ericsson has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 votes.
