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The Great John Ericsson

1937 · 93 min Drama History War

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.

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Original Title John Ericsson – segraren vid Hampton Roads
Year 1937
Country Sweden
Genre Drama, History, War
Director Gustaf Edgren
Runtime 93 min.

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The Great John Ericsson is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1937. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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