For freedom and justice
4.2
A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the country, first as a traveling teacher, later in other positions, and through his experiences we are introduced to the conditions of various population groups. The central figure in the portrayal of historical figures is the politician Orla Lehmann.
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Svend Methling
Præsten
Also in
Once Upon a Time
Det store ansvar
Ebbe Rode
Rasmus Nielsen
Known for
Gertrud
Leck Fischer
Angelo Bruun
Dr. Jacob Dampe
Also in
Melody of a Murder
3 years after
Rasmus Ottesen
Den gamle skoleholder
Also in
The Pride of the Circus
Ditte, Child of Man
Mogens Wieth
Orla Leehmann
Known for
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Tales of Hoffmann
Jytte Ibsen
Marie
Karen Berg
Præstefruen
Also in
Matador
The House at Christianshavn
Kai Holm
Gårdmanden
Known for
The Counterfeit Traitor
Poul Holck Hofmann
Sognefogeden
Also in
Letter from the Dead
Ebberød bank
Johannes Meyer
Niels Nielsen
Known for
Master of the House
Pouel Kern
Jens Uwe Lornsen
Known for
The Olsen Gang on the Track
Svend Methling Director · Leck Fischer Writer Svend Erik Tarp Composer
First release October 28, 1949 · Produced in Denmark · Production Dansk Kulturfilm, Nordisk Film
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Nordisk Film Denmark
Production
Dansk Kulturfilm
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Nordisk Film
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Denmark
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Original title
For frihed og ret
Original language
Danish
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Danish
Release dates
Denmark · October 28, 1949
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