The First Squadron_
The year is 1941 and Nazi Germany is at its peak. Hitler's army is storming into Russia. Sweden stands lonely and isolated while the air force is training intensely due to a coming attack. The squadron leader pushes his men at its hardest. It's a constant game with death where death unfortunately often wins.
Director
Hasse Ekman
Starring
Lars Hanson, Gunnar Sjöberg, Stig Järrel
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The First Squadron was released 85 years ago in 1941.
The First Squadron is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (20)
Lars Hanson
Colonel Ståhlberg
Gunnar Sjöberg
Captain Hansson
Stig Järrel
Lieutenant Sperling
Hasse Ekman
Franconian Bråde
Emil Fjellström
Master Sergeant Persson
Ragnar Falck
Sergeant Johansson
Carl Reinholdz
Corporal Karlsson
Irma Christenson
Mona Falkstedt
Britta Brunius
Greta Johansson
Linnéa Hillberg
Mrs Bråde
Hugo Björne
Eye Specialist
Kotti Chave
Lieutenant Billman
Bror Bügler
Dr Fallenius
Georg Funkquist
Narrator (voice)
Sif Ruud
Sperling's Nurse
IH
Ingemar Holde
KE
Karl Erik Flens
Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad
Gerda Björne
Agda Helin
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What is The First Squadron about?
The year is 1941 and Nazi Germany is at its peak. Hitler's army is storming into Russia. Sweden stands lonely and isolated while the air force is training intensely due to a coming attack. The squadron leader pushes his men at its hardest. It's a constant game with death where death unfortunately often wins.
How long is The First Squadron?
The First Squadron has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who directed The First Squadron?
The First Squadron was directed by Hasse Ekman.
Who stars in The First Squadron?
The cast of The First Squadron includes Lars Hanson, Gunnar Sjöberg, Stig Järrel, Hasse Ekman, Emil Fjellström.
What is the rating of The First Squadron?
The First Squadron has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
War