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The Liar

December 18, 1970 1h 47m 6.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1970. The Liar is a crime/drama film. directed by Knud Leif Thomsen.

Starring Frits Helmuth, Vigga Bro, and Ole Wisborg

Synopsis

Johannes Vig lives a lonely life on Sandø. He is a schoolteacher, and since Sandø is currently cut off from the outside world due to ice, the island's population must fend for themselves. Johannes is secretly in love with both Annemari, the grocer's young daughter, and Rigmor, the farmer's wife. At the same time, Johannes' life is very bleak, and he finds it difficult to express his love. Life on the island is disrupted by Harry, a young engineer who is courting Annemari. Annemari's boyfriend is currently on the mainland, which is why Johannes is watching over her virtue.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 18, 1970 55 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (3 votes)
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Language DA Original language
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Country Denmark Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DA

Production Companies

  • Nordisk Film Denmark
  • Rialto Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Liar about?

Johannes Vig lives a lonely life on Sandø. He is a schoolteacher, and since Sandø is currently cut off from the outside world due to ice, the island's population must fend for themselves. Johanne...

Who directed The Liar?

The Liar was directed by Knud Leif Thomsen.

How long is The Liar?

The Liar has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was The Liar released?

The Liar was released on December 18, 1970 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Liar?

The main cast of The Liar includes Frits Helmuth, Vigga Bro, Ole Wisborg, Erik Wedersøe, Niels Hinrichsen.