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Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods (1979): Cast

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Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods is a 1979 adventure family film directed by Espen Thorstenson, starring Inger Johanne Byhring as Maren, Svend Skjønsberg and Peter Jackson. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genres
Adventure , Family
Original language
Norwegian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods About?

The premise of Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods without spoilers.

Eight siblings—Maren, Martin, Marte, Mads, Mona, Milly, Mina and Morten—along with their parents and grandmother leave a cramped city flat for a spacious red house tucked in the forest. The new home offers room to roam, while Grandma keeps a watchful eye, sells waffles to passing skiers, and brokers peace between the local knights and the incursive Indians of Tiriltoppen.

Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • forest
  • family relationships
  • children
  • sequel
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods Cast & Characters

Inger Johanne Byhring leads the cast as Maren, with Svend Skjønsberg as Martin and Peter Jackson as Mads. Directed by Espen Thorstenson; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Espen Thorstenson

One more film directed by Espen Thorstenson: Grandma and the Eight Children.

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Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Mormor og de 8 ungene i skogen” and “Бабушка и восемь детей в лесу”.

Also known as
  • Mormor og de 8 ungene i skogen
  • Бабушка и восемь детей в лесу

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Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods?

Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods released?

Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods was released on September 18, 1979.

Who directed Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods?

Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods was directed by Espen Thorstenson.

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Who is in the cast of Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods?

Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods stars Inger Johanne Byhring as Maren, Svend Skjønsberg as Martin and Peter Jackson as Mads, among 13 credited actors.

Does Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods have a post-credit scene?

No. Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods in?

The original language of Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods is Norwegian.

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