A Friend of the People
Folkets ven
Synopsis
The social storm after World War I divides the people. In the eye of the storm are three brothers fighting for the lower classes, each in his own way. Waldo the blacksmith wants a world revolution by power and violence. Ernst the typographer is convinced that knowledge and understanding, enlightenment and education is the way to go. And Kurt the ethereal watchmaker sees society as a malfunctioning clockwork that can be fixed by a simple yet drastic intervention. (Stumfilm.dk)
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Gunnar Tolnæs
Ernst Kamp - Typographer
Svend Kornbeck
Waldo Kamp - Blacksmith
Holger-Madsen
Kurt Kamp - Clockmaker
Clara Schønfeld
Mother of Kamp Brothers
Astrid Holm
Jonna Kamp - Waldo's Wife
Carl Lauritzen
Truchs - Prime Minister
Lilly Jacobson
Irene - PM's Daughter
Frederik Jacobsen
Wender - Editor
Adolf Jensen
Hilling - Editor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Holger-Madsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophus Michaëlis
- Original Title
- Folkets ven
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Holger-Madsen
Sophus Michaëlis
Louis Larsen
Department Leadership Roster
Holger-Madsen
Director
Louis Larsen
Director of Photography
Sophus Michaëlis
Writer
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What is A Friend of the People about?
The social storm after World War I divides the people. In the eye of the storm are three brothers fighting for the lower classes, each in his own way. Waldo the blacksmith wants a world revolution by power and violence. Ernst the typographer is convinced that knowledge and understanding, enlightenment and education is the way to go. And Kurt the ethereal watchmaker sees society as a malfunctioning clockwork that can be fixed by a simple yet drastic intervention. (Stumfilm.dk)
Who directed A Friend of the People?
A Friend of the People was directed by Holger-Madsen.
Who stars in A Friend of the People?
The principal cast of A Friend of the People includes Gunnar Tolnæs, Svend Kornbeck, Holger-Madsen, Clara Schønfeld, Astrid Holm.
When was A Friend of the People released and how long is it?
A Friend of the People was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.