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Historical drama

Peter von Scholten (1987): Cast

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Peter von Scholten is a 1987 historical drama directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt, starring Ole Ernst as Peter von Scholten, Jesper Langberg and Karen-Lise Mynster. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.

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Peter von Scholten (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Peter von Scholten About?

The premise of Peter von Scholten without spoilers.

He freed the slaves in 1848, defied the Danish king and government. As a colorful, autocratic ruler, he was Denmark’s last governor‑general of the West Indies. The film mixes his greatness, power and stubbornness with love, loyalty and melancholy, presenting a vivid cast showing the era, the Dane abroad and the black‑white contrast.

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Cast & crew

Peter von Scholten Cast & Characters

Ole Ernst leads the cast as Peter von Scholten, with Jesper Langberg as Frederik von Scholten and Karen-Lise Mynster as Anna von Scholten. Directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt; 34 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt

More films directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt: Et dukkehjem, Think of a Number, Once There Was a War and To.

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Peter von Scholten FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Peter von Scholten?

Peter von Scholten runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Peter von Scholten released?

Peter von Scholten was released on February 27, 1987.

Who directed Peter von Scholten?

Peter von Scholten was directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt.

More films by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt

Who is in the cast of Peter von Scholten?

Peter von Scholten stars Ole Ernst as Peter von Scholten, Jesper Langberg as Frederik von Scholten and Karen-Lise Mynster as Anna von Scholten, among 34 credited actors.

Does Peter von Scholten have a post-credit scene?

No. Peter von Scholten has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Peter von Scholten in?

The original language of Peter von Scholten is Danish.

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