Title from container. Victor Sjöström, Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg, Astrid Holm. Based on the novel Körkarlen by Selma Lagerlöf. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1921. Release date: Sep. 27, 2011. Special features: two scores ; audio commentary ; interview with Ingmr Bergman ; The Bergman connection.
Summary:
The last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve is doomed to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year. So says the legend that drives the Phantom Carriage, about an alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well who is shown the error of his ways and the pure-of-heart Salvation Army sister who believes in his redemption.
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