Forræderne
Synopsis
Two Danish youngsters see action in the USSR as volunteers in a special legion under German command in 1944-45. Returned to a camp in their native country, they go AWOL, having first killed a couple of officers. They are now being chased through a wintry Denmark by the German Army, Danish Quislings and the Danish freedom fighters. Love crosses their path when they take a Jewish girl as hostage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ole Roos
- Original Title
- Forræderne
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ole Roos
Department Leadership Roster
Ole Roos
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forræderne
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What is Forræderne about?
Two Danish youngsters see action in the USSR as volunteers in a special legion under German command in 1944-45. Returned to a camp in their native country, they go AWOL, having first killed a couple of officers. They are now being chased through a wintry Denmark by the German Army, Danish Quislings and the Danish freedom fighters. Love crosses their path when they take a Jewish girl as hostage.
Who directed Forræderne?
Forræderne was directed by Ole Roos.
Who stars in Forræderne?
The principal cast of Forræderne includes Allan Olsen, Ole Meyer, Sanne Salomonsen, Frank Visti, Baard Owe.
When was Forræderne released and how long is it?
Forræderne was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.