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Comedy drama

Original (2009): Cast

Original (2009) movie poster

Original is a 2009 comedy drama directed by Antonio Tublén and Alexander Brøndsted, starring Sverrir Gudnason as Henry, David Dencik and Ghita Nørby. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.

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Original (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Original About?

The premise of Original without spoilers.

Henry has spent his life mimicking others, a pale reflection of their expectations. His best friend Jon convinces him to open a restaurant in Spain, promising a new beginning. Just before they leave, a swirl of bizarre events drags him into turmoil. To regain control, Henry must shed his copycat persona and become the vibrant original he truly is.

Original Themes & Keywords

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  • one word title
  • eastern europe
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Cast & crew

Original Cast & Characters

Sverrir Gudnason leads the cast as Henry, with David Dencik as Jon and Ghita Nørby as Harriet. Directed by Antonio Tublén and Alexander Brøndsted; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Original

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From the directors

More from Antonio Tublén and Alexander Brøndsted

More films directed by Antonio Tublén and Alexander Brøndsted: Robin and LFO.

Cars

Cars in Original

13 cars on screen, including the 1972 Mercedes-Benz L 508 D T2 and the 1968 Ford Mustang.

All 13 cars
  • 1972 Mercedes-Benz L 508 D T2 in Original 1972 Mercedes-Benz L 508 D T2 Important role
  • 1968 Ford Mustang in Original 1968 Ford Mustang Minor role
  • 2003 Melex 860 Semi Long in Original 2003 Melex 860 Semi Long Minor role
  • 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T S204 in Original 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T S204 Minor role

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FAQ

Original FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Original?

Original runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Original released?

Original was released on August 1, 2009.

Who directed Original?

Original was directed by Antonio Tublén and Alexander Brøndsted.

More films by Antonio Tublén

Who is in the cast of Original?

Original stars Sverrir Gudnason as Henry, David Dencik as Jon and Ghita Nørby as Harriet, among 5 credited actors.

Does Original have a post-credit scene?

No. Original has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Original in?

The original language of Original is Danish.

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