

While the Door Was Locked
1946, Swedish. Directed by Hasse Ekman.
The film follows a number of people in an apartment building during a night full of dramatic events and entanglements.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Hasse EkmanDirector
- Tollie ZellmanCora Anker
- Olof WinnerstrandHugo Sjöwall
- Hasse EkmanTorsten "Totte" von Breda
- Inga LandgréBirgit Ström
- Stig JärrelThe Unknown Gentleman
- Douglas HågeEmil Johansson
- Hjördis PettersonFrida Johansson
- Marianne LöfgrenBojan Olsson
- Gunn WållgrenMarianne Sahlén
- Gunnar BjörnstrandErik Sahlén
- Gösta CederlundKarl-Otto Rosander
- Nils KihlbergAnders Holmkvist
Details
- Released
- 26 December 1946
- Original title
- Medan porten var stängd
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Walter Ljungquist, Hasse Ekman
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While the Door Was Locked: quick answers
Is While the Door Was Locked worth watching?
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How long is While the Door Was Locked?
While the Door Was Locked runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does While the Door Was Locked have a post-credits scene?
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While the Door Was Locked parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for While the Door Was Locked yet.
Which OTT platform is While the Door Was Locked on?
While the Door Was Locked isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 December 1946. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like While the Door Was Locked?
If you liked While the Door Was Locked, try Mammal, Pimp, The Tenant.
Who directed While the Door Was Locked?
While the Door Was Locked (1946) was directed by Hasse Ekman and stars Tollie Zellman, Olof Winnerstrand, Hasse Ekman.