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For freedom and justice
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For freedom and justice

1949-10-28 · 106 min · ★ 6.2

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.

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Directors
Svend Methling
Production companies
Nordisk Film Denmark
Countries
Denmark
Status
Released

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Svend MethlingSvend MethlingPræsten
Ebbe RodeEbbe RodeRasmus Nielsen
Angelo BruunAngelo BruunDr. Jacob Dampe
Rasmus OttesenDen gamle skoleholder
Mogens WiethMogens WiethOrla Leehmann
Karen BergKaren BergPræstefruen
Kai HolmKai HolmGårdmanden
Poul Holck HofmannSognefogeden
Johannes MeyerJohannes MeyerNiels Nielsen
Pouel KernPouel KernJens Uwe Lornsen
Thyge ThygesenThyge ThygesenOperasanger
Henry SkjærOperasanger
Gunnar LauringGunnar LauringA. F. Tscherning
Jens GundersenSchweigaard
Carl Hugo CallanderSvensk student
Elith PioElith PioHans Puggaard
Else AlbeckFru Puggaard
Helle VirknerHelle VirknerMaria
Albert LutherN. L. Hvidt
Jakob NielsenJakob NielsenProfessor Schouw

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