The Only Way
Synopsis
In April 1940, the armies of Nazi Germany invaded Denmark. The Danish government promised peaceful cooperation on the condition that Denmark's Jews remained free. The Nazis agreed. In October 1943, the agreement was broken... This is the true and magnificent saga of Denmark's valorous actions to save Danish Jews from Nazi extermination at peril of death!
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The Greatest Escape in History | The Only Way (1970) | True Story
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-11-30
Top Cast
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Jane Seymour
Lillian Stein
Ebbe Rode
Leo Stein
Helle Virkner
Ruth Stein
Martin Potter
Morten Jensen
Bendt Rothe
Sanders
Bjørn Watt-Boolsen
Doktor Kjær
Claus Nissen
Lassens assistent
Elsa Marianne von Rosen
Ballet teacher
Ove Sprogøe
Hr. Petersen
Kjeld Nørgaard
SS-officer
Jens Okking
Flugtleder
Benny Hansen
Lars
Kjeld Jacobsen
Lassen
Erik Kühnau
Fisker
Bjørn Watt-Boolsen
Dr. Kjær
Leif Trier Mønsted
Bartender
Ejner Federspiel
Arresteret jøde
Poul Petersen
Flugtleder
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bent Christensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Bent Christensen, John Gould, Leif Panduro
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- The Only Way
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- lanterna film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bent Christensen
Bent Christensen, John Gould, Leif Panduro
Carl Davis
Henning Kristiansen
Norman Wanstall
Barry Levinson
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Levinson
Producer
Bent Christensen
Director
John Gould
Writer
Henning Kristiansen
Director of Photography
Norman Wanstall
Editor
Leif Hedager
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Only Way
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What is The Only Way about?
In April 1940, the armies of Nazi Germany invaded Denmark. The Danish government promised peaceful cooperation on the condition that Denmark's Jews remained free. The Nazis agreed. In October 1943, the agreement was broken... This is the true and magnificent saga of Denmark's valorous actions to save Danish Jews from Nazi extermination at peril of death!
Who directed The Only Way?
The Only Way was directed by Bent Christensen.
Who stars in The Only Way?
The principal cast of The Only Way includes Jane Seymour, Ebbe Rode, Helle Virkner, Martin Potter, Bendt Rothe.
When was The Only Way released and how long is it?
The Only Way was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Only Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Only Way was composed by Carl Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Only Way?
The Only Way holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).