The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman
Støt staar den danske sømand
Synopsis
On the 9th of April 1940, the crew of a Danish merchant ship receives the news of Germany's invasion of Denmark. Instead of returning home, they vote in favor of setting course for England. The crew will undergo much hardship over the next five years ...
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Poul Reichhardt
Matros Richardt Hansen
Lisbeth Movin
Mille Andersen
Lau Lauritzen Jr.
Matros Kaj (Frische)
Johannes Meyer
Jonas Olsen
Per Buckhøj
Kaptajn på Marie Grubbe
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Styrmand på Marie Grubbe
Axel Frische
Kaptajn på Jette
Kjeld Jacobsen
Styrmand på Jette
Bruno Tyron
Bjørn Watt-Boolsen
Buster Larsen
Carl Heger
Preben Neergaard
Karl Jørgensen
Ove Sprogøe
Preben Uglebjerg
Jon Iversen
Aksel Stevnsborg
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Lauritzen Jr., Bodil Ipsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Grete Frische, Kaj Frische
- Original Score
- Sven Gyldmark
- Original Title
- Støt staar den danske sømand
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- ASA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Lauritzen Jr., Bodil Ipsen
Grete Frische, Kaj Frische
Sven Gyldmark
Rudolf Frederiksen
Marie Ejlersen
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Frederiksen
Director of Photography
Grete Frische
Writer
Lau Lauritzen Jr.
Director
Bodil Ipsen
Director
Marie Ejlersen
Editor
Kai Rasch
Production Design
Sven Gyldmark
Original Music Composer
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What is The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman about?
On the 9th of April 1940, the crew of a Danish merchant ship receives the news of Germany's invasion of Denmark. Instead of returning home, they vote in favor of setting course for England. The crew will undergo much hardship over the next five years ...
Who directed The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman?
The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman was directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr., Bodil Ipsen.
Who stars in The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman?
The principal cast of The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman includes Poul Reichhardt, Lisbeth Movin, Lau Lauritzen Jr., Johannes Meyer, Per Buckhøj.
When was The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman released and how long is it?
The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman was composed by Sven Gyldmark.