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The Green Butchers

"Pick your cut!"

March 8, 2003 1h 40m 7.1/10 (323 votes)

Originally released in 2003. The Green Butchers is a comedy film. directed by Anders Thomas Jensen.

Starring Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mads Mikkelsen, and Line Kruse

Synopsis

Svend and Bjarne work for a butcher in a small Danish town. Fed up with their boss' arrogance, they decide to start their own butcher shop. After dismal beginnings, an unfortunate accident happens which coincides with a large order of meat. One hasty decision leads to another and soon the business thrives. In the meantime, Bjarne has to deal with his twin brother who has been in coma for years following a gruesome car accident.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 8, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (323 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

  • M&M Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Green Butchers about?

Svend and Bjarne work for a butcher in a small Danish town. Fed up with their boss' arrogance, they decide to start their own butcher shop. After dismal beginnings, an unfortunate accident happens ...

Who directed The Green Butchers?

The Green Butchers was directed by Anders Thomas Jensen.

How long is The Green Butchers?

The Green Butchers has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was The Green Butchers released?

The Green Butchers was released on March 8, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Green Butchers?

The main cast of The Green Butchers includes Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mads Mikkelsen, Line Kruse, Nicolas Bro, Aksel Erhardtsen.

Is The Green Butchers worth watching?

The Green Butchers has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 323 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.