The Great John Ericsson
19371h 33m7.0
Drama, History, War
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genre
- Drama
- Origin
- Sweden
About
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Gustaf Edgren
- Writing
- Gustaf Edgren, Oscar Rydqvist
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Dec 13, 1937
- Studio
- SF Studios
Cast
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