Herman
Synopsis
"Herman", based on Lars Saabye Christensen's novel of the same name, tells the story of the young boy Herman who suddenly loses his hair and becomes bald at the age of eleven. It follows him through what is a very difficult period in his life, through big mood swings and irrational behaviour until he finally learns to accept himself for who he is.
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Anders Danielsen Lie
Herman
Jarl Kulle
Panten
Bjørn Floberg
Far
Elisabeth Sand
Mor
Frank Robert
Bestefar
Sossen Krohg
Fru Jacobsen
Kai Remlov
Jacobsen jr.
Harald Heide-Steen Jr.
Tjukken
Per Jansen
Tønne
Linn Aronsen
Ruby
Erlend Sandem
Glenn
Philip J. Borgli
Karsten
Morten A. Rosenkvist
Bjørnar
Baard Arve Wattum
Sverre
Joachim Calmeyer
Pappen
Anne Marit Jacobsen
Sykepleier
Sverre Bentzen
Doktor
Kim Haugen
Gymlærer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Gustavson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lars Saabye Christensen
- Original Score
- Randall Meyers
- Original Title
- Herman
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian Bokmål
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Filmeffekt AS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Gustavson
Lars Saabye Christensen
Randall Meyers
Kjell Vassdal
Martin Asphaug
Petter J. Borgli
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Gustavson
Director
Lars Saabye Christensen
Writer
Kjell Vassdal
Director of Photography
Martin Asphaug
Editor
Petter J. Borgli
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Herman
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What is Herman about?
"Herman", based on Lars Saabye Christensen's novel of the same name, tells the story of the young boy Herman who suddenly loses his hair and becomes bald at the age of eleven. It follows him through what is a very difficult period in his life, through big mood swings and irrational behaviour until he finally learns to accept himself for who he is.
Who directed Herman?
Herman was directed by Erik Gustavson.
Who stars in Herman?
The principal cast of Herman includes Anders Danielsen Lie, Jarl Kulle, Bjørn Floberg, Elisabeth Sand, Frank Robert.
When was Herman released and how long is it?
Herman was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Herman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Herman was composed by Randall Meyers.
Is Herman based on a book or true story?
Herman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lars Saabye Christensen".