Paradise and Back
Paradis retur
Synopsis
Tonnemann lives in one of the wooden sheds at the far end of Islands Brygge, close to Copenhagen's landfill site. But in 1928, he wants to leave this environment behind – to go where the air is fresh and life may offer both security and meaning. He is already on his way with his packed suitcase to sign on to a long-distance boat when a lovely girl gets in his way with her little red sports car.
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Poul Reichhardt
Tonnemann
Lise Ringheim
Damen
Nina Larsen
Mona - 11 år
Christoffer Bro
Tom - 16 år
Kirsten Søberg
Sonja
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Skuespiller
Erik Paaske
Karl
Guri Richter
Lilian
Emil Hallberg
Opsynsmand
Ove Rud
Frihedskæmper
Kirsten Walther
Lajla
Jakob Nielsen
Spritter
Christian Jørgen Nielsen
Tivoliejer
Niels Skovgaard
Alex
Knud Rasmussen
Læderjakke
Svend Johansen
Officer
Ruth Hermann
Jøde
Aage Fønss
Nabo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel Axel
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Ronild
- Original Score
- Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
- Original Title
- Paradis retur
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Axel
Peter Ronild
Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
Jørgen Skov, Arne Abrahamsen
Finn Henriksen
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Axel
Director
Finn Henriksen
Producer
Peter Ronild
Writer
Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
Original Music Composer
Inger Bjarne
Costume Design
Jørgen Skov
Director of Photography
Arne Abrahamsen
Director of Photography
Edith Sørensen
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise and Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paradise and Back about?
Tonnemann lives in one of the wooden sheds at the far end of Islands Brygge, close to Copenhagen's landfill site. But in 1928, he wants to leave this environment behind – to go where the air is fresh and life may offer both security and meaning. He is already on his way with his packed suitcase to sign on to a long-distance boat when a lovely girl gets in his way with her little red sports car.
Who directed Paradise and Back?
Paradise and Back was directed by Gabriel Axel.
Who stars in Paradise and Back?
The principal cast of Paradise and Back includes Poul Reichhardt, Lise Ringheim, Nina Larsen, Christoffer Bro, Kirsten Søberg.
When was Paradise and Back released and how long is it?
Paradise and Back was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Paradise and Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paradise and Back was composed by Bent Fabricius-Bjerre.