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For freedom and justice

6.2

1h 46m

1949

Synopsis

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.

Director

Svend Methling

HistoryDrama

Cast & Crew

Svend Methling

Svend Methling

as Præsten

Ebbe Rode

Ebbe Rode

as Rasmus Nielsen

Angelo Bruun

Angelo Bruun

as Dr. Jacob Dampe

Rasmus Ottesen

as Den gamle skoleholder

Mogens Wieth

Mogens Wieth

as Orla Leehmann

Karen Berg

Karen Berg

as Præstefruen

Kai Holm

Kai Holm

as Gårdmanden

Poul Holck Hofmann

as Sognefogeden

Johannes Meyer

Johannes Meyer

as Niels Nielsen

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