Once There Was a War
"Portrait of a boy."
Originally released in 1966. Once There Was a War is a drama/war film. directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt.
Starring Ole Busck, Kjeld Jacobsen, and Astrid Villaume
Synopsis
The film is a window into the world of fifteen-year-old Tim, sharing his joys and sorrows and his first encounter with love, during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ole Busck
as Tim
Kjeld Jacobsen
as Tim's father
Astrid Villaume
as Tim's mother
Katja Miehe-Renard
as Kate – Tim's sister
Birgit Bendix Madsen
as Jane – Tim's sister
Christian Gottschalch
as Tim's grandfather
Yvonne Ingdal
as Lis
Karen Marie Løwert
as Lis' mother
Jan Heinig Hansen
as Markus – Tim's friend
Birgit Brüel
as Markus' mother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once There Was a War about?
The film is a window into the world of fifteen-year-old Tim, sharing his joys and sorrows and his first encounter with love, during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II.
Who directed Once There Was a War?
Once There Was a War was directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt.
How long is Once There Was a War?
Once There Was a War has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Once There Was a War released?
Once There Was a War was released on November 16, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once There Was a War?
The main cast of Once There Was a War includes Ole Busck, Kjeld Jacobsen, Astrid Villaume, Katja Miehe-Renard, Birgit Bendix Madsen.