A Day in October
En dag i oktober
Synopsis
During the month of October 1943, the Danish resistance movement and just plain ordinary citizens joined together in staging a mass exodus by fishing boats to neutral Sweden of their Jewish countrymen, practically on the eve of the Nazi's planned round-up and delivery to concentration camps of all Jews. Story is told from the point of view of one Jewish family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Madsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Damian F. Slattery
- Original Title
- En dag i oktober
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Panorama-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Madsen
Damian F. Slattery
Kenneth Madsen, Philippe Rivier, Just Betzer
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Madsen
Director
Kenneth Madsen
Producer
Philippe Rivier
Producer
Just Betzer
Producer
Damian F. Slattery
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Day in October
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What is A Day in October about?
During the month of October 1943, the Danish resistance movement and just plain ordinary citizens joined together in staging a mass exodus by fishing boats to neutral Sweden of their Jewish countrymen, practically on the eve of the Nazi's planned round-up and delivery to concentration camps of all Jews. Story is told from the point of view of one Jewish family.
Who directed A Day in October?
A Day in October was directed by Kenneth Madsen.
Who stars in A Day in October?
The principal cast of A Day in October includes D. B. Sweeney, Kelly Wolf, Tovah Feldshuh, Daniel Benzali, Ole Lemmeke.
When was A Day in October released and how long is it?
A Day in October was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.