Denmark
“A Great Place To Start A New Life... Sentence.”
Synopsis
Herb’s life is a mess. He’s lost his welfare, can’t hold a job, can’t talk to his son, has a neighbour who won’t shut up and a diet that consists mainly of cheap beer and mushy peas. It’s no way to live and he knows it. Then he learns from a TV news report that Danish prisoners have it way better than he does: a job, accessible healthcare, the quiet of the countryside, even an HDTV. They’re practically living in hotels. He says goodbye (and good riddance) to his dingy flat and smuggles himself to Denmark aboard a cargo ship, landing in a quaint town with everything he needs -- including a bank to rob. But when he meets a friendly local barmaid and a lovable stray dog that won’t leave his side, he begins to wonder if prison really is his only chance of a fulfilling life.
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Denmark - international trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-08
Top Cast
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Rafe Spall
Herb
Simone Lykke
Mathilde
Steve Speirs
Harry the Horse
Joel Fry
Kirk
Paul Barber
Kirk's Dad
Elis James
Aubrey
Thomas W. Gabrielsson
Chresten
Benedikte Hansen
Sofie
Martin Frislev Ammitsbøl
Bar Boss
Darren Evans
Hywel (Benefits Officer)
Rosalind March
Herb's Mother
Tim Woodward
Idris
Ri Richards
Rose
Ifan Huw Dafydd
Landlord
Russell Gomer
Chip Shop Man
Jâms Thomas
Dock Worker
Jon Bjarnason
Guitar Player
Vicktoria Noell Ingberg
Barmaid
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adrian Shergold
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Murphy
- Original Score
- Richard Hawley
- Original Title
- Denmark
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Daybreak Pictures, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Severn Screen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adrian Shergold
Jeff Murphy
Richard Hawley
Ulf Brantås
Tania Reddin
David Aukin, Hal Vogel, Hannah Thomas, Adam Partridge, Diane Engelhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Shergold
Director
Jeff Murphy
Writer
Tania Reddin
Editor
David Aukin
Producer
Thomas Pleydell Pearce
Production Design
Richard Hawley
Original Music Composer
Ed Talfan
Producer
Seon Rogers
Stunt Coordinator
Ulf Brantås
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Denmark
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What is Denmark about?
Herb’s life is a mess. He’s lost his welfare, can’t hold a job, can’t talk to his son, has a neighbour who won’t shut up and a diet that consists mainly of cheap beer and mushy peas. It’s no way to live and he knows it. Then he learns from a TV news report that Danish prisoners have it way better than he does: a job, accessible healthcare, the quiet of the countryside, even an HDTV. They’re practically living in hotels. He says goodbye (and good riddance) to his dingy flat and smuggles himself to Denmark aboard a cargo ship, landing in a quaint town with everything he needs -- including a bank to rob. But when he meets a friendly local barmaid and a lovable stray dog that won’t leave his side, he begins to wonder if prison really is his only chance of a fulfilling life.
Who directed Denmark?
Denmark was directed by Adrian Shergold.
Who stars in Denmark?
The principal cast of Denmark includes Rafe Spall, Simone Lykke, Steve Speirs, Joel Fry, Paul Barber.
When was Denmark released and how long is it?
Denmark was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Denmark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Denmark was composed by Richard Hawley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Denmark?
Denmark holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).