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Sønnen fra Amerika (1957): Cast

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Sønnen fra Amerika is a 1957 family comedy directed by Jon Iversen, starring Peter Malberg as Niels Nielsen - Niels Pind, Poul Reichhardt and Lisbeth Movin. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Sønnen fra Amerika (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Jon Iversen
Genres
Comedy , Family
Original language
Danish
Studio
ASA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sønnen fra Amerika About?

The premise of Sønnen fra Amerika without spoilers.

Niels Pind, a town drunk constantly taken advantage of, sees his misery end when his son Jens arrives from America loaded with cash. Jens purchases the local estate and begins quarrying gravel, quickly earning a reputation for greed. Disowned by his father, Jens gradually softens as he falls for Ingrid.

Sønnen fra Amerika Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • happiness
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Sønnen fra Amerika Cast & Characters

Peter Malberg leads the cast as Niels Nielsen - Niels Pind, with Poul Reichhardt as Jens Nielsen - Niels's søn and Lisbeth Movin as Ingrid - Karls niece. Directed by Jon Iversen; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jon Iversen

More films directed by Jon Iversen: Den rige enke, Mosekongen and The Red Horses.

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Cars

Cars in Sønnen fra Amerika

8 cars on screen, including the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B.

All 8 cars
  • 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in Sønnen fra Amerika 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Main role
  • 1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B in Sønnen fra Amerika 1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B Important role
  • Fordson Major in Sønnen fra Amerika Fordson Major Minor role
  • 1954 Land-Rover 107'' Series I in Sønnen fra Amerika 1954 Land-Rover 107'' Series I Minor role
Details

Sønnen fra Amerika Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The son from America” and “Soennen fra Amerika”.

Also known as
  • The son from America
  • Soennen fra Amerika

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Sønnen fra Amerika FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sønnen fra Amerika?

Sønnen fra Amerika runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Sønnen fra Amerika released?

Sønnen fra Amerika was released on October 13, 1957.

Who directed Sønnen fra Amerika?

Sønnen fra Amerika was directed by Jon Iversen.

More films by Jon Iversen

Who is in the cast of Sønnen fra Amerika?

Sønnen fra Amerika stars Peter Malberg as Niels Nielsen - Niels Pind, Poul Reichhardt as Jens Nielsen - Niels's søn and Lisbeth Movin as Ingrid - Karls niece, among 22 credited actors.

Does Sønnen fra Amerika have a post-credit scene?

No. Sønnen fra Amerika has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sønnen fra Amerika in?

The original language of Sønnen fra Amerika is Danish.

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