Peter von Scholten
Originally released in 1987. Peter von Scholten is a drama/history film. directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt.
Starring Ole Ernst, Karen-Lise Mynster, and Anna Adair
Synopsis
He freed the slaves in 1848. He spoke out against the king and the government. He loved his wives equally. He was colorful, he was autocratic, he was Denmark's last governor-general of the West Indies, his name was Peter von Scholten. The film about him is a magnificent story of greatness, power, and stubbornness on the one hand, and of love, loyalty, and melancholy on the other. It is a colorful gallery of characters that depicts the times, the Dane in a foreign land—and the black man in relief to the white.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Metronome Productions
- Crone Film Produktion A/S
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peter von Scholten about?
He freed the slaves in 1848. He spoke out against the king and the government. He loved his wives equally. He was colorful, he was autocratic, he was Denmark's last governor-general of the West Ind...
Who directed Peter von Scholten?
Peter von Scholten was directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt.
How long is Peter von Scholten?
Peter von Scholten has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Peter von Scholten released?
Peter von Scholten was released on February 27, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Peter von Scholten?
The main cast of Peter von Scholten includes Ole Ernst, Karen-Lise Mynster, Anna Adair, Jesper Langberg, Henning Moritzen.