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The Bouncer (2003): Cast

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The Bouncer is a 2003 drama thriller directed by Jesper W. Nielsen, starring Nikolaj Coster Waldau as Svend, Iben Hjejle and Per Oscarsson. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Bouncer (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Drama , Action , Thriller
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Bouncer About?

The premise of The Bouncer without spoilers.

A new film by director Jesper W. Nielsen, who previously made “Okay,” follows Svend as he strives to rescue his aging parents’ marriage, a struggle that has made his own life nearly unbearable. When he meets Lizzie, he realizes how deeply he has been shaped by his family’s bitterness and jealousy, forcing him to choose between a final break‑up or an ultimate act of forgiveness.

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Cast & crew

The Bouncer Cast & Characters

Nikolaj Coster Waldau leads the cast as Svend, with Iben Hjejle as Lizzie and Per Oscarsson as Karl. Directed by Jesper W. Nielsen; 25 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jesper W. Nielsen

More films directed by Jesper W. Nielsen: Through a Glass, Darkly, Big Plans!, Okay and The Noodlepoop.

Full filmography

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FAQ

The Bouncer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Bouncer?

The Bouncer runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Bouncer released?

The Bouncer was released on August 15, 2003.

Who directed The Bouncer?

The Bouncer was directed by Jesper W. Nielsen.

More films by Jesper W. Nielsen

Who is in the cast of The Bouncer?

The Bouncer stars Nikolaj Coster Waldau as Svend, Iben Hjejle as Lizzie and Per Oscarsson as Karl, among 25 credited actors.

Does The Bouncer have a post-credit scene?

No. The Bouncer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Bouncer in?

The original language of The Bouncer is Danish.

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