HistoryDrama
For freedom and justice
A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the country, first as a traveling teacher, later in other positions, and through his experiences we are introduced to the conditions of various population groups. The central figure in the portrayal of historical figures is the politician Orla Lehmann.
Directed by Svend Methling
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User score
162 votes
Status
Released
Released
October 28, 1949
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
Danish
Top cast
Svend Methling
Præsten
Ebbe Rode
Rasmus Nielsen
Angelo Bruun
Dr. Jacob Dampe
Rasmus Ottesen
Den gamle skoleholder
Mogens Wieth
Orla Leehmann
Karen Berg
Præstefruen
Kai Holm
Gårdmanden
Poul Holck Hofmann
Sognefogeden
Johannes Meyer
Niels Nielsen
Pouel Kern
Jens Uwe Lornsen
Thyge Thygesen
Operasanger
Henry Skjær
Operasanger
Gunnar Lauring
A. F. Tscherning
Jens Gundersen
Schweigaard
Carl Hugo Callander
Svensk student
Elith Pio
Hans Puggaard
Else Albeck
Fru Puggaard
Helle Virkner
Maria
Albert Luther
N. L. Hvidt
Jakob Nielsen
Professor Schouw
