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Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! (1972): Cast

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Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! is a 1972 drama directed by Henning Carlsen, starring Karl Stegger as Søren, Otto Brandenburg and Jesper Langberg. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Henning Carlsen
Genre
Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! About?

The premise of Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! without spoilers.

A poetic portrait by Benny Andersen of patrons of the Strudsen bar, nicknamed “the ostrich,” who hide behind routine while clutching secret dreams. The timid manager longs to own his own bar, the butcher aspires to opera, the window‑polisher loves the barmaid in silence, and the pianist listens to each yearning. Director Henning Carlsen shapes it as his finest work since Sult.

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Cast & crew

Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! Cast & Characters

Karl Stegger leads the cast as Søren, with Otto Brandenburg as Lasse and Jesper Langberg as Svend. Directed by Henning Carlsen; 31 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Henning Carlsen

More films directed by Henning Carlsen: Memories of My Melancholy Whores, Pan, The Wolf at the Door and A Happy Divorce.

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Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Balladen om den glada krogen” and “Man Sku Vaere Noget Ved Musikken”.

Also known as
  • Balladen om den glada krogen
  • Man Sku Vaere Noget Ved Musikken
  • Man skulle være noe med musikken

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Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon!?

Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! released?

Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! was released on September 12, 1972.

Who directed Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon!?

Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! was directed by Henning Carlsen.

More films by Henning Carlsen

Who is in the cast of Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon!?

Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! stars Karl Stegger as Søren, Otto Brandenburg as Lasse and Jesper Langberg as Svend, among 31 credited actors.

Does Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! have a post-credit scene?

No. Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! in?

The original language of Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! is Danish.

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