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The Ballad of Carl-Henning (1969): Cast

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The Ballad of Carl-Henning is a 1969 drama directed by Lene Grønlykke and Sven Grønlykke, starring Jesper Klein as Carl Henning, Paul Hüttel and Poul Glargaard. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Ballad of Carl-Henning (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ballad of Carl-Henning About?

The premise of The Ballad of Carl-Henning without spoilers.

Carl-Henning (Jasper Klein) apprentices on a Danish dairy farm, fixing a car in time and dreaming of a student. After a few beers he steals money from the till, is caught, and fights the foreman, sending him down a flight of stairs. Believing he has killed him, Carl runs away, joins a carnival and embarks on adventures beyond marshland.

The Ballad of Carl-Henning Themes & Keywords

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  • f rated
  • aalborg denmark
  • young man
  • theft
  • motorcycle
  • gas station
  • friendship
  • drowning
  • dairy
  • community
  • car race
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Ballad of Carl-Henning Cast & Characters

Jesper Klein leads the cast as Carl Henning, with Paul Hüttel as Poul - Carls kammerat and Poul Glargaard. Directed by Lene Grønlykke and Sven Grønlykke; 18 actors are credited in all.

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The Ballad of Carl-Henning Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Die Ballade von Carl-Henning” and “卡尔·亨宁德叙事诗”.

Also known as
  • Die Ballade von Carl-Henning
  • 卡尔·亨宁德叙事诗

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The Ballad of Carl-Henning FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Ballad of Carl-Henning, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ballad of Carl-Henning?

The Ballad of Carl-Henning runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Ballad of Carl-Henning released?

The Ballad of Carl-Henning was released on April 7, 1969.

Who directed The Ballad of Carl-Henning?

The Ballad of Carl-Henning was directed by Lene Grønlykke and Sven Grønlykke.

Who is in the cast of The Ballad of Carl-Henning?

The Ballad of Carl-Henning stars Jesper Klein as Carl Henning, Paul Hüttel as Poul - Carls kammerat and Poul Glargaard, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Ballad of Carl-Henning have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ballad of Carl-Henning has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Ballad of Carl-Henning in?

The original language of The Ballad of Carl-Henning is Danish.

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