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The Earth Is Flat

March 19, 1977 1h 56m

Originally released in 1977. The Earth Is Flat is a comedy film. directed by Henrik Stangerup.

Starring Fausto Wolf, Wilson Grey, and Lúcia Mello

Synopsis

Jorden Er Flad or The Earth is Flat is based on the play Erasmus Montanus, from the classical era in Danish literature, by Ludvig Holberg. Director Henrik Stangerup had the play translated into Portuguese, and adapted it for filming in contemporary Brazil. In this comic movie, a group of villagers have scrimped and saved to send their fellow villager Erasmus Montanus (Fausto Wolff) away for an education. When the boy returns to his village, he is stuffed full of book-learning of a kind which is of absolutely no use to those of the village. The boy, rather than seeing his situation clearly, continues to spout learned platitudes, including the incredible observation, "the earth is round," supported by nothing other than his authority as an "educated man." Understandably, his posturing provokes derision.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 19, 1977 48 years ago
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Runtime 1h 56m 116 minutes total
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Language DA Original language
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Country Denmark Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DA

Production Companies

  • Det Danske Filminstitut

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Earth Is Flat about?

Jorden Er Flad or The Earth is Flat is based on the play Erasmus Montanus, from the classical era in Danish literature, by Ludvig Holberg. Director Henrik Stangerup had the play translated into Por...

Who directed The Earth Is Flat?

The Earth Is Flat was directed by Henrik Stangerup.

How long is The Earth Is Flat?

The Earth Is Flat has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

When was The Earth Is Flat released?

The Earth Is Flat was released on March 19, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Earth Is Flat?

The main cast of The Earth Is Flat includes Fausto Wolf, Wilson Grey, Lúcia Mello, Abel Prazer, Thelma Reston.