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Romantic drama

Spring Tide (1990): Cast

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Spring Tide is a 1990 romantic drama directed by Eddie Thomas Petersen, starring Jesper Gredeli Jensen as Franco, Trine Dyrholm and Peter Schrøder. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

Spring Tide (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genres
Romance , Comedy , Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Spring Tide About?

The premise of Spring Tide without spoilers.

Franco, a teen living in a rough Copenhagen district, is neglected by his prostitute mother. He falls into petty crime and repeatedly clashes with police. Authorities send him to a distant foster home, where a welcoming family offers warmth, the tranquil countryside, and a teenage daughter who becomes a bright presence in his life.

Spring Tide Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Spring Tide Cast & Characters

Jesper Gredeli Jensen leads the cast as Franco, with Trine Dyrholm as Pauline and Peter Schrøder as Paulines far. Directed by Eddie Thomas Petersen; 34 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Spring Tide FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Spring Tide?

Spring Tide runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Spring Tide released?

Spring Tide was released on October 5, 1990.

Who directed Spring Tide?

Spring Tide was directed by Eddie Thomas Petersen.

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Who is in the cast of Spring Tide?

Spring Tide stars Jesper Gredeli Jensen as Franco, Trine Dyrholm as Pauline and Peter Schrøder as Paulines far, among 34 credited actors.

Does Spring Tide have a post-credit scene?

No. Spring Tide has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Spring Tide in?

The original language of Spring Tide is Danish.

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