Det gamle guld
Synopsis
Due to his gambling addiction, farmer Hans Sværke has brought his farm to the brink of bankruptcy, thereby opening up the opportunity for the wealthy landowner Karius to achieve his goal of taking over the farm. However, parish bailiff Mikkelsen vouches for Sværke and saves him for the time being, and Sværke then leases the farm. Sværke dies, and his talented son Niels takes over the lease. He and the farmer's daughter, Grethe, are happy together, and Niels manages to get her hired at the farm. But Karius' daughter, who is in love with Niels, burns with jealousy and persuades her father to take advantage of Niels' difficult financial situation and take over the farm. Things look bleak for Niels, who has been cornered by the wealthy landowner. But one day while plowing, he sees something glinting in the soil...
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Top Cast
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Poul Reichhardt
Niels Sværke
Tove Maës
Grethe Holm
Maria Garland
Martha Sværke
Per Buckhøj
Hans Sværke
Ib Schønberg
Sognefoged Dines Mikkelsen
Peter Malberg
Jens
Erika Voigt
Jacobine
Pia Ahnfelt-Rønne
Maria - pige på Dybegården
Louis Miehe-Renard
Palle - karl hos Sværke
Sigurd Langberg
Karius - propritær
Birgitte Reimer
Klara Karius
Jørn Jeppesen
Hugo David - skurk
Bjørn Spiro
Hugo Davis ´smuglerven
Poul Holck Hofmann
Bankdirektør
Grethe Holmer
Christen Møller
Arkæolog
Agnes Phister-Andresen
Maren - nabokone
Jørgen Henriksen
Niels som dreng
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alice O'Fredericks
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice O'Fredericks, Morten Korch
- Original Score
- Henrik Rung, Sextus Miskow, Sven Gyldmark
- Original Title
- Det gamle guld
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ASA Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alice O'Fredericks
Alice O'Fredericks, Morten Korch
Henrik Rung, Sextus Miskow, Sven Gyldmark
Henning Karmark
Department Leadership Roster
Alice O'Fredericks
Director
Alice O'Fredericks
Writer
Henning Karmark
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Det gamle guld
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Det gamle guld about?
Due to his gambling addiction, farmer Hans Sværke has brought his farm to the brink of bankruptcy, thereby opening up the opportunity for the wealthy landowner Karius to achieve his goal of taking over the farm. However, parish bailiff Mikkelsen vouches for Sværke and saves him for the time being, and Sværke then leases the farm. Sværke dies, and his talented son Niels takes over the lease. He and the farmer's daughter, Grethe, are happy together, and Niels manages to get her hired at the farm. But Karius' daughter, who is in love with Niels, burns with jealousy and persuades her father to take advantage of Niels' difficult financial situation and take over the farm. Things look bleak for Niels, who has been cornered by the wealthy landowner. But one day while plowing, he sees something glinting in the soil...
Who directed Det gamle guld?
Det gamle guld was directed by Alice O'Fredericks.
Who stars in Det gamle guld?
The principal cast of Det gamle guld includes Poul Reichhardt, Tove Maës, Maria Garland, Per Buckhøj, Ib Schønberg.
When was Det gamle guld released and how long is it?
Det gamle guld was released in 1951 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Det gamle guld?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Det gamle guld was composed by Henrik Rung, Sextus Miskow, Sven Gyldmark.
Is Det gamle guld based on a book or true story?
Det gamle guld is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Morten Korch".