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In the Middle of the Night (1984): Cast

In the Middle of the Night (1984) movie poster

In the Middle of the Night is a 1984 comedy drama directed by Erik Balling, starring Kim Larsen as Benny, Erik Clausen and Ove Sprogøe. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes.

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In the Middle of the Night (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 11m (131 min)
Director
Erik Balling
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In the Middle of the Night About?

The premise of In the Middle of the Night without spoilers.

Benny and Arnold, along with other squatters, eke out a precarious existence on the streets of Nørrebro, Copenhagen. When police move to evict the building they occupy, tension spikes. On the night of the forced clearance, local acid‑user Spacy, overwhelmed, leaps from the sixth‑floor balcony, underscoring the desperation that pervades their lives.

In the Middle of the Night Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • tv show
  • stick fight
  • politician
  • overdose
  • musician
  • love
  • loss of friend
  • grocer
  • gang
  • friendship
  • drunkenness
  • cult film
+2 more
  • cult director
  • beating
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Cast & crew

In the Middle of the Night Cast & Characters

Kim Larsen leads the cast as Benny, with Erik Clausen as Arnold and Ove Sprogøe. Directed by Erik Balling; 57 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Erik Balling

More films directed by Erik Balling: The Olsen Gang Long Gone, The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence, The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders and The Olsen Gang Goes to War.

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In the Middle of the Night Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Midt om Natten” and “Midt på natten”.

Also known as
  • Midt om Natten
  • Midt på natten
  • 半夜

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In the Middle of the Night FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of In the Middle of the Night, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In the Middle of the Night?

In the Middle of the Night runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

When was In the Middle of the Night released?

In the Middle of the Night was released on March 9, 1984.

Who directed In the Middle of the Night?

In the Middle of the Night was directed by Erik Balling.

More films by Erik Balling

Who is in the cast of In the Middle of the Night?

In the Middle of the Night stars Kim Larsen as Benny, Erik Clausen as Arnold and Ove Sprogøe, among 57 credited actors.

Does In the Middle of the Night have a post-credit scene?

No. In the Middle of the Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is In the Middle of the Night in?

The original language of In the Middle of the Night is Danish.

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