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Den store gav-tyv
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Den store gav-tyv

1956-03-05 · 99 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy

Crime writer Rodian moves into a hotel which used to be the hideout for the thief Mathisen and his gang. However, when Rodian has gone to bed and fallen asleep, Mathisen reads the writer's manuscripts and copies the fictional crimes. This gets Rodian in trouble...

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Directors
Johan Jacobsen
Production companies
Filmatelieret Flamingo
Countries
Denmark
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dirch PasserDirch PasserMathisen, ejer af hotel "Skildpadden"
Ole MontyOle MontyS.P.R.F. Rodian, kriminalforfatter
Asbjørn AndersenAsbjørn AndersenStenbeck, Rodians forlægger
Marguerite VibyMarguerite VibyElse Jessen, landsretssagfører
Preben MahrtPreben MahrtErik Jessen, landsretssagfører
Bodil MillerBodil MillerAnna-Lisa, Rodians niece
Oscar LjungOscar LjungKale Karlfeldt, Anna-Lisas forlovede
Johannes MarottJohannes MarottViggo Frederiksen
Christian Jørgen NielsenAlfred Mogensen
Gunnar BigumTjener 'Stoffer'
Hans BrenaaAkrobatdanseren
Mogens DavidsenMogens DavidsenBartender Christiansen
Henry NielsenHenry NielsenNattevagt
Jens KjeldbyJens Kjeldby
Paul Mourier
Mimi HeinrichMimi Heinrich
Holger Juul HansenHolger Juul Hansen
Alfred Wilken
Mogens BrandtMogens BrandtBankkunde
Tao MichaëlisTao Michaëlis

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