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6.3 / 10(122 votes)IMDb20081h 30m$180K Worldwide GrossDenmark

Terribly Happy

Frygtelig lykkelig

Synopsis

Robert Hansen, 34, a young police officer from Copenhagen, is transferred against his will to the small town of Skarrild in Southern Jutland as a substitute Marshall. The transfer is Robert’s chance to start over. Whether he is allowed to return to his job in Copenhagen, all depends on how well he performs in this frontier town.

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Terribly Happy - Official Theatrical Trailer - Oscilloscope LaboratoriesOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 5, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$180K

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Henrik Ruben Genz
Screenplay & Story
Dunja Gry Jensen, Henrik Ruben Genz
Original Score
Kåre Bjerkø
Original Title
Frygtelig lykkelig
Country of Origin
Denmark
Spoken Languages
Danish
Runtime
1h 30m
Worldwide Gross
$180K
Production Studios
Fine & Mellow Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Henrik Ruben Genz

Screenplay & Story

Dunja Gry Jensen, Henrik Ruben Genz, Erling Jepsen

Original Score & Music

Kåre Bjerkø

Film Editing

Kasper Leick

Producers

Thomas Gammeltoft, Tina Dalhoff

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Erling Jepsen

Department Leadership Roster

Dunja Gry Jensen

Dunja Gry Jensen

Screenplay

Henrik Ruben Genz

Henrik Ruben Genz

Director

Henrik Ruben Genz

Henrik Ruben Genz

Screenplay

Thomas Gammeltoft

Thomas Gammeltoft

Producer

Kasper Leick

Kasper Leick

Editor

Tina Dalhoff

Tina Dalhoff

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Terribly Happy

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Terribly Happy about?

Robert Hansen, 34, a young police officer from Copenhagen, is transferred against his will to the small town of Skarrild in Southern Jutland as a substitute Marshall. The transfer is Robert’s chance to start over. Whether he is allowed to return to his job in Copenhagen, all depends on how well he performs in this frontier town.

Who directed Terribly Happy?

Terribly Happy was directed by Henrik Ruben Genz.

Who stars in Terribly Happy?

The principal cast of Terribly Happy includes Jakob Cedergren, Lene Maria Christensen, Kim Bodnia, Lars Brygmann, Anders Hove.

When was Terribly Happy released and how long is it?

Terribly Happy was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

How much did Terribly Happy make at the box office?

Terribly Happy grossed $180K in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Terribly Happy?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Terribly Happy was composed by Kåre Bjerkø.

Is Terribly Happy based on a book or true story?

Terribly Happy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erling Jepsen".