The President
Originally released in 1919. The President is a drama film. directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Halvard Hoff, Elith Pio, and Carl Walther Meyer
Synopsis
A judge sees his illegitimate daughter face trial for infanticide. He's certain that she will receive the death sentence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1919
107 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Halvard Hoff
as Karl Victor von Sendlingen, court president
Elith Pio
as Franz Victor von Sendlingen, Karl's father
Carl Walther Meyer
as von Sendlingen's grandfather
Jacoba Jessen
as Maika
Hallander Helleman
as Franz, in service with the president
Fanny Petersen
as Brigitta, maid to the president
Olga Raphael-Linden
as Victorine Lippert, Karl's daughter
Betty Kirkeby
as Hermine Lippert, Victorine's mother
Axel Madsen
as Werner, vice president
Richard Christensen
as Georg Berger, defense attorney
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The President about?
A judge sees his illegitimate daughter face trial for infanticide. He's certain that she will receive the death sentence.
Who directed The President?
The President was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
How long is The President?
The President has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The President released?
The President was released on February 1, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The President?
The main cast of The President includes Halvard Hoff, Elith Pio, Carl Walther Meyer, Jacoba Jessen, Hallander Helleman.