A Funny Man (2011): Cast & Box Office
A Funny Man is a 2011 drama directed by Martin Zandvliet, starring Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Dirch Passer, Laura Christensen and Martin Buch. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $5.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Martin Zandvliet
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- Koncern TV og film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Funny Man About?
The premise of A Funny Man without spoilers.
A biography of Danish actor‑comedian Dirch Passer, played by Nikolaj Lie Kaas. Set in the seductive 1960s, the film traces his rapid rise and ensuing loneliness. He wrestles with the desire for critical respect versus audience appeal, damaging his friendship with stage partner Kjeld Petersen (Lars Ranthe). When he stages Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, the crowd laughs at his first line, turning his Lennie into a running joke that reflects his own life.
A Funny Man Cast & Characters
Nikolaj Lie Kaas leads the cast as Dirch Passer, with Laura Christensen as Hanne Passer and Martin Buch as Preben Kaas. Directed by Martin Zandvliet; 37 actors are credited in all.
- Director Martin Zandvliet
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Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Dirch Passer - Laura Christensen as Hanne Passer
- Martin Buch as Preben Kaas
- Lars Ranthe as Kjeld Petersen
Also Starring in A Funny Man
· 33 more- Kristian Halken Lommers assistent
- Lars Brygmann Stig Lommer
- Ole Dupont Professor Welling (uncredited)
- Hans Henrik Clemensen Læge
- Laura Bro Sitter Horne-Rasmussen
- Klaus Bondam Hjertelæge
- Mads Riisom Stamherren, høj mand
- Morten Kirkskov Ove Sprogøe
- Esben Pretzmann Charles Tante, høj mand
- Peter Reichhardt Klaus Pagh (scenes deleted)
- Malou Reymann Bente Askjær
- Anders Heinrichsen
- Julie Zangenberg Lone Hertz
- Simone Lykke Suffløse
- Annika Aakjær Daimi
- Mads Knarreborg
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- Sarah Grünewald Vicky
- Tom Jensen
- Signe Lindkvist Glædespige
- Jesper Riefensthal
- Silja Eriksen Jensen Judy Gringer
- Uffe Rørbæk Madsen
- Tom Hale
- Frederikke Cecilie Bertelsen Inge
- Jacob Levin-Christensen
- Anna Helligsøe Haahr
- Sasha Sofie Lund
- Marie Dietz
- Alberte Elvira Nørregaard
- Per Bruun
- Henriette Charma
- Julie Sven Thalund
- Charlotte Amalie Kirkegaard Kehlet
More from Martin Zandvliet
More films directed by Martin Zandvliet, best-rated first: Land of Mine, Applause, The Outsider and Tove’s Room.
A Funny Man Box Office
A Funny Man grossed $5.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.8M
- International
- $5.8M
A Funny Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Funny Man.
A Funny Man Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Komediantas” and “迪赫奇”.
- Also known as
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- Komediantas
- 迪赫奇
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A Funny Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of A Funny Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Funny Man?
A Funny Man runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was A Funny Man released?
A Funny Man was released on August 25, 2011.
Who directed A Funny Man?
A Funny Man was directed by Martin Zandvliet.
More films by Martin Zandvliet Who is in the cast of A Funny Man?
A Funny Man stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Dirch Passer, Laura Christensen as Hanne Passer and Martin Buch as Preben Kaas, among 37 credited actors.
How much did A Funny Man make at the box office?
A Funny Man grossed $5.8 million worldwide.
Does A Funny Man have a post-credit scene?
No. A Funny Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Funny Man in?
The original language of A Funny Man is Danish.
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