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Johnny Larsen (1979): Cast

Johnny Larsen (1979) movie poster

Johnny Larsen is a 1979 romantic drama directed by Morten Arnfred, starring Allan Olsen as Johnny Larsen, Ove Sprogøe and Karl Stegger. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Johnny Larsen (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Morten Arnfred
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Danish
Studio
Panorama Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Johnny Larsen About?

The premise of Johnny Larsen without spoilers.

Adapted from a working‑class coming‑of‑age novel, Morten Arnfred’s film captures the gritty feel, sting, and pain of 1950s Copenhagen while also highlighting its strong sense of solidarity. At its heart is young Johnny, a helpless yet hopeful teenager navigating the joys and anxieties of growing up. The film earned Bodil Awards for Best Film and Best Actor for Allan Olsen.

Johnny Larsen Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • brief male frontal nudity
  • 1950s
  • period drama
  • death of a grandparent
  • soldier
  • military service
  • coming of age
  • young
  • man
  • male nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • teenage boy
+5 more
  • socialism
  • unemployment
  • growing up
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Johnny Larsen Cast & Characters

Allan Olsen leads the cast as Johnny Larsen, with Ove Sprogøe and Karl Stegger. Directed by Morten Arnfred; 42 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Johnny Larsen

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From the director

More from Morten Arnfred

More films directed by Morten Arnfred: The Big Day, Move Me, The Olsen Gang’s Last Trick and Beck 08 - Trails in Darkness.

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Cars

Cars in Johnny Larsen

18 cars on screen, including the 1946 Ford ½-Ton and the 1954 Thames 500 Kg Varevogn.

All 18 cars
  • 1946 Ford ½-Ton in Johnny Larsen 1946 Ford ½-Ton Minor role
  • 1954 Thames 500 Kg Varevogn in Johnny Larsen 1954 Thames 500 Kg Varevogn Minor role
  • Aveling & Porter 7 n.h.p. 12 Ton AF Type in Johnny Larsen Aveling & Porter 7 n.h.p. 12 Ton AF Type Background role
  • 1939 BMW 326 Kabriolett in Johnny Larsen 1939 BMW 326 Kabriolett Background role

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FAQ

Johnny Larsen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Johnny Larsen, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Johnny Larsen?

Johnny Larsen runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Johnny Larsen released?

Johnny Larsen was released on October 1, 1979.

Who directed Johnny Larsen?

Johnny Larsen was directed by Morten Arnfred.

More films by Morten Arnfred

Who is in the cast of Johnny Larsen?

Johnny Larsen stars Allan Olsen as Johnny Larsen, Ove Sprogøe and Karl Stegger, among 42 credited actors.

Does Johnny Larsen have a post-credit scene?

No. Johnny Larsen has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Johnny Larsen in?

The original language of Johnny Larsen is Danish.

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