Erasmus Montanus
Synopsis
Danish farmer's son Rasmus Berg has been given a costly education in Copenhagen, and when he returns, he speaks Latin to his parents, and Latinises his name as Erasmus Montanus. He wants to "dispute", and goes on to "prove" a number of absurdities, such as that his mother is a rock. He is contrasted to his brother Jacob who is only interested in knowledge which of practical application.
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- Director
- Kaspar Rostrup
- Screenplay & Story
- Ludvig Holberg
- Original Title
- Erasmus Montanus
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaspar Rostrup
Ludvig Holberg
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Kaspar Rostrup
Director
Ludvig Holberg
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What is Erasmus Montanus about?
Danish farmer's son Rasmus Berg has been given a costly education in Copenhagen, and when he returns, he speaks Latin to his parents, and Latinises his name as Erasmus Montanus. He wants to "dispute", and goes on to "prove" a number of absurdities, such as that his mother is a rock. He is contrasted to his brother Jacob who is only interested in knowledge which of practical application.
Who directed Erasmus Montanus?
Erasmus Montanus was directed by Kaspar Rostrup.
Who stars in Erasmus Montanus?
The principal cast of Erasmus Montanus includes Niels Borksand, Marie Brink, Per Bentzon Goldschmidt, Lone Hertz, Buster Larsen.
When was Erasmus Montanus released and how long is it?
Erasmus Montanus was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.