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For freedom and justice

First aired on Oct 28, 1949

Runtime: 106 mins

60%

Genres: History, Drama

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Svend Methling | Præsten
Ebbe Rode | Rasmus Nielsen
Angelo Bruun | Dr. Jacob Dampe
Rasmus Ottesen | Den gamle skoleholder
Mogens Wieth | Orla Leehmann
Karen Berg | Præstefruen
Featured Crew
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Svend Methling | Director
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Jørgen Skov | Director of Photography
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Svend Erik Tarp | Original Music Composer
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Leck Fischer | Writer
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Erik Aaes | Production Design
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Erik Balling | Assistant Director