We Shall Overcome
Originally released in 2006. We Shall Overcome is a drama film. directed by Niels Arden Oplev.
Starring Janus Dissing Rathke, Sarah Juel Werner, and Bent Mejding
Synopsis
A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (41 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Janus Dissing Rathke
as Frits Johansen
Sarah Juel Werner
as Iben
Bent Mejding
as Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør
Anders W. Berthelsen
as Freddie Svale
Jens Jørn Spottag
as Peder, Frits' far
Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
as Stine, Frits' mor
Gyrd Løfquist
as Frits' bedstefar
Elin Reimer
as Frits' bedstemor
Joy-Maria Frederiksen
as Ibens Mutter
Steen Stig Lommer
as Lærer Olsen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Zentropa Entertainments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Shall Overcome about?
A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.
Who directed We Shall Overcome?
We Shall Overcome was directed by Niels Arden Oplev.
How long is We Shall Overcome?
We Shall Overcome has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was We Shall Overcome released?
We Shall Overcome was released on March 24, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We Shall Overcome?
The main cast of We Shall Overcome includes Janus Dissing Rathke, Sarah Juel Werner, Bent Mejding, Anders W. Berthelsen, Jens Jørn Spottag.