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My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts (1999): Cast

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My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts is a 1999 short animated film directed by Torill Kove, starring Mag Ruffman as Narrator. It runs 11 minutes.

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My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts (1999) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
11 min
Director
Torill Kove
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts About?

The premise of My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts without spoilers.

During World War II Norway, the film offers a personal take on history through a grandmother who, after being dismissed from her job ironing the King’s shirts, acquires enemy uniforms. Using the captured attire she inspires a quirky band of resistance fighters she dubs the “Shirt Guerillas,” turning ordinary clothing into a symbol of defiance.

My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • title directed by female
  • king
  • norway
  • world war two
  • shirt
  • olympic games
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Cast & crew

My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts Cast & Characters

Mag Ruffman plays Narrator in My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts. Directed by Torill Kove.

From the director

More from Torill Kove

More films directed by Torill Kove: Me and My Moulton, Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! and The Danish Poet.

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My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts?

My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts runs 11 minutes.

When was My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts released?

My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts was released in 1999.

Who directed My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts?

My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts was directed by Torill Kove.

More films by Torill Kove

Who is in the cast of My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts?

My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts stars Mag Ruffman as Narrator.

Does My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts have a post-credit scene?

No. My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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