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Young Andersen (2005): Cast

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Young Andersen is a 2005 drama directed by Rumle Hammerich, starring Peter Steen as Gamle H.C. Andersen, Simon Dahl Thaulow and Henning Jensen. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

Young Andersen (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Rumle Hammerich
Genre
Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Young Andersen About?

The premise of Young Andersen without spoilers.

Set against a historical backdrop, the film follows the pivotal meeting between a vulnerable 18‑year‑old Hans Christian Andersen, who holds himself in high esteem, and the world‑weary school principal Mr. Meisling. Their clash of optimism and cynicism becomes the catalyst that reshapes Andersen’s outlook and sends him toward his future as a writer.

Young Andersen Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • teen rebel
  • storytelling
  • school
  • sadistic teacher
  • remembrance
  • loss of friend
  • friendship
  • period piece
  • hans christian andersen
  • coming of age
  • author
  • based on true story
+1 more
  • character name in title
Cast & crew

Young Andersen Cast & Characters

Peter Steen leads the cast as Gamle H.C. Andersen, with Simon Dahl Thaulow as H.C. Andersen and Henning Jensen as Rektor Meisling. Directed by Rumle Hammerich; 30 actors are credited in all.

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Details

Young Andersen Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Mladý Andersen” and “Az ifjú Andersen”.

Also known as
  • Mladý Andersen
  • Az ifjú Andersen
  • 年轻的安徒生

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Young Andersen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Young Andersen?

Young Andersen runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Young Andersen released?

Young Andersen was released on March 11, 2005.

Who directed Young Andersen?

Young Andersen was directed by Rumle Hammerich.

More films by Rumle Hammerich

Who is in the cast of Young Andersen?

Young Andersen stars Peter Steen as Gamle H.C. Andersen, Simon Dahl Thaulow as H.C. Andersen and Henning Jensen as Rektor Meisling, among 30 credited actors.

Does Young Andersen have a post-credit scene?

No. Young Andersen has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Young Andersen in?

The original language of Young Andersen is Danish.

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