The Corridor (1968 film)

The Corridor (Swedish: Korridoren) is a 1968 Swedish drama film directed by Jan Halldoff. It was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival.^[1]

The Corridor
Directed by	Jan Halldoff
Written by	Bengt Bratt Bengt Forslund Jan Halldoff
Produced by	Bengt Forslund
Starring	Per Ragnar
Cinematography	Inge Roos
Release date	11 December 1968 (1968-12-11)
Running time	79 minutes
Country	Sweden
Language	Swedish

Plot

The Corridor (1968), directed by Jan Halldoff, is a Swedish drama that delves into the psychological strain experienced by a newly graduated doctor, Jan Eriksson. As he navigates the demanding environment of a hospital, he faces overwhelming trauma and the relentless pressures of the medical profession. These challenges push him to the brink of abandoning his career, yet he seeks peace in research as a potential escape from the mounting stress.^[2]

Cast

• Per Ragnar as Dr. Jan Eriksson
• Agneta Ekmanner as Kerstin
• Ann Norstedt as Maria
• Åke Lindström as The Father
• Inga Landgré as The Mother
• Gunnar Biörck as Professor Gunnar Bjork
• Leif Liljeroth as Dr. Forslund
• Lars Amble as Stig

Reception

Notably, it became Sweden’s highest-grossing film during the 1968–69 cinema season, reflecting its significant impact on Swedish audiences. Approximately 440,000 cinema-goers during the 1968–69 season.^[3]