

For freedom and justice
1949-10-28 · 106 min · ★ 6.2
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.
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- Directors
- Svend Methling
- Production companies
- Nordisk Film Denmark
- Countries
- Denmark
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Svend MethlingPræsten
Ebbe RodeRasmus Nielsen
Angelo BruunDr. Jacob Dampe
Mogens WiethOrla Leehmann
Karen BergPræstefruen
Kai HolmGårdmanden
Johannes MeyerNiels Nielsen
Pouel KernJens Uwe Lornsen
Thyge ThygesenOperasanger
Gunnar LauringA. F. Tscherning
Elith PioHans Puggaard
Helle VirknerMaria
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