Boy of Two Worlds
Paw
“The exciting adventure tale of a young Robinson Crusoe!”
Synopsis
A young orphan is sent to live in a Danish village where he is cast out because his mother was a West Indian. With nowhere to turn, the ingenious survivor begins devising a new life outside of town.
Top Cast
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Jimmy Sterman
Paw
Edvin Adolphson
Anders, poacher
Asbjørn Andersen
Landowner
Karen Lykkehus
Miss Bo, Paw's aunt
Helge Kjærulff-Schmidt
Jensen, schoolteacher
Karl Stegger
Hansen, officer of the law
Ninja Tholstrup
Anne, the landowner's daughter
Preben Neergaard
Coxswain
Paul Smyrner
Shopkeeper
Freddy Pedersen
Marius, the shopkeeper's son
Grethe Høholdt
Inger, the officer's daughter
Mogens Hermansen
Landowner's ranger
Finn Lassen
Orphanage superintendent
Svend Bille
Uncle Frants, hunting guest
Arthur Jensen
Stationmaster
Ebba Amfeldt
Mrs. Hansen, the officer's wife
Rigmor Hvidtfeldt
Mrs. Jensen, the schoolteacher's wife
Otto Hallstrøm
Orphanage employee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Astrid Henning-Jensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Torry Gredsted, Astrid Henning-Jensen, Bjarne Henning-Jensen
- Original Score
- Herman David Koppel
- Original Title
- Paw
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, Spanish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Laterna Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Astrid Henning-Jensen
Torry Gredsted, Astrid Henning-Jensen, Bjarne Henning-Jensen
Herman David Koppel
Henning Bendtsen
Anker Sørensen
Mogens Skot-Hansen
Department Leadership Roster
Herman David Koppel
Original Music Composer
Astrid Henning-Jensen
Writer
Astrid Henning-Jensen
Director
Mogens Skot-Hansen
Producer
Bjarne Henning-Jensen
Writer
Anker Sørensen
Editor
Henning Bendtsen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boy of Two Worlds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boy of Two Worlds about?
A young orphan is sent to live in a Danish village where he is cast out because his mother was a West Indian. With nowhere to turn, the ingenious survivor begins devising a new life outside of town.
Who directed Boy of Two Worlds?
Boy of Two Worlds was directed by Astrid Henning-Jensen.
Who stars in Boy of Two Worlds?
The principal cast of Boy of Two Worlds includes Jimmy Sterman, Edvin Adolphson, Asbjørn Andersen, Karen Lykkehus, Helge Kjærulff-Schmidt.
When was Boy of Two Worlds released and how long is it?
Boy of Two Worlds was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Boy of Two Worlds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boy of Two Worlds was composed by Herman David Koppel.
Is Boy of Two Worlds based on a book or true story?
Boy of Two Worlds is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Torry Gredsted".