The Poet and the Little Mother
Poeten og Lillemor
Synopsis
Poeten and Lillemor are making their living on his writing, but the general interest in modern poetry is low and their income very small. A creditor is dogging them, when a sudden bequest gives them some breathing-space. They buy an old house in a small village, where living is cheaper than in Copenhagen. The villagers are distrustful towards the newcomers. After a while the baker, the butcher and the grocer won't give Poeten and Lillemor credit anymore. Also the old creditor is back dogging them. Should Poeten renounce his high poetical standards and write simple verses for popular music, to get money?
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Henning Moritzen
Poeten
Helle Virkner
Lillemor
Ove Sprogøe
Anton
Lis Løwert
Vera
Olaf Ussing
Kreditoren
Dirch Passer
Bageren
Judy Gringer
Lise
Jens Due
Sølvbryllupsgæst
Karl Stegger
Slagter
Holger Vistisen
Gæst i restauranten
Valsø Holm
Købmanden
Helga Frier
Købmandinden
Kjeld Petersen
Henry Hamber
Paul Hagen
Postbudet
Axel Strøbye
Landmåleren
Ole Mogens
Henry Lohmann
Bjørn Spiro
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Balling
- Screenplay & Story
- Erik Balling
- Original Title
- Poeten og Lillemor
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Balling
Erik Balling
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Balling
Director
Erik Balling
Writer
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What is The Poet and the Little Mother about?
Poeten and Lillemor are making their living on his writing, but the general interest in modern poetry is low and their income very small. A creditor is dogging them, when a sudden bequest gives them some breathing-space. They buy an old house in a small village, where living is cheaper than in Copenhagen. The villagers are distrustful towards the newcomers. After a while the baker, the butcher and the grocer won't give Poeten and Lillemor credit anymore. Also the old creditor is back dogging them. Should Poeten renounce his high poetical standards and write simple verses for popular music, to get money?
Who directed The Poet and the Little Mother?
The Poet and the Little Mother was directed by Erik Balling.
Who stars in The Poet and the Little Mother?
The principal cast of The Poet and the Little Mother includes Henning Moritzen, Helle Virkner, Ove Sprogøe, Lis Løwert, Olaf Ussing.
When was The Poet and the Little Mother released and how long is it?
The Poet and the Little Mother was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.