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A Man There Was

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Terje Vigen, a sailor, suffers the loss of his family through the inflexibility of another man. Years later, when his enemy's family finds itself dependent on his benevolence, Terje must decide whether to avenge himself.

DirectorVictor Sjöström
WritersGustaf Molander·Victor Sjöström
ProducerCharles Magnusson

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Cast · Directed by Victor Sjöström

VSVictor Sjöström
Victor Sjöström
Terje Vigen
BH
Bergliot Husberg
Terje Vigens hustru
AF
August Falck
Den engelske lorden
EEEdith Erastoff
Edith Erastoff
Den engelska ladyn
EAEric Abrahamsson
Eric Abrahamsson
En fiskare (uncredited)
HCHildur Carlberg
Hildur Carlberg
En kvinna i byn (uncredited)
GCGucken Cederborg
Gucken Cederborg
Den nya hustrun i Terjes stuga (uncredited)
JEJohn Ekman
John Ekman
Norsk fånge i fängelset (uncredited)
NENils Elffors
Nils Elffors
En av Terjes kamrater (uncredited)
EFEmil Fjellström
Emil Fjellström
En fiskare på stranden (uncredited)
HL
Herman Lantz
En av Terjes kamrater (uncredited)
JTJenny Tschernichin-Larsson
Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson
En kvinna på stranden (uncredited)

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A Man There Was — streaming FAQ

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A Man There Was is streaming on Criterion Channel and Filmtap in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Man There Was on Netflix?

No, A Man There Was is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Filmtap.

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A Man There Was is available to stream free (with ads) on Filmtap in Canada.