Gengæld
Originally released in 1955. Gengæld is a drama/crime film. directed by Peer Guldbrandsen.
Starring Jørgen Buckhøj, Per Buckhøj, and Einar Juhl
Synopsis
In one of Copenhagen's suburbs stands a large house, a villa-like property. The house is owned by the widow Elise Thomsen, who lives on the ground floor with her adult son, Eigil. Mrs. Thomsen rents out most of the villa. On the first floor lives the author Stefan Donner with his wife Lili and their 9-year-old son, Peter. Donner is talented but poor. The financial pressure on him and his family is getting on his nerves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jørgen Buckhøj
as Eigil Thomsen
Per Buckhøj
as Kriminalassisten
Einar Juhl
as Kriminalkommisær
Preben Lerdorff Rye
as Forfatter Donner
Kjeld Petersen
as Bergstrand - fabrikant
Kirsten Rolffes
as Fru Donner
Ib Schønberg
as Schmidt
Aage Winther-Jørgensen
as Sørensen - vognmand
Ole Guldbrandsen
as Peter
Betty Helsengreen
as Fru. Elise Thomsen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Palladium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gengæld about?
In one of Copenhagen's suburbs stands a large house, a villa-like property. The house is owned by the widow Elise Thomsen, who lives on the ground floor with her adult son, Eigil. Mrs. Thomsen rent...
Who directed Gengæld?
Gengæld was directed by Peer Guldbrandsen.
How long is Gengæld?
Gengæld has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Gengæld released?
Gengæld was released on November 4, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gengæld?
The main cast of Gengæld includes Jørgen Buckhøj, Per Buckhøj, Einar Juhl, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Kjeld Petersen.