For freedom and justice

Overview

A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the country, first as a traveling teacher, later in other positions, and through his experiences we are introduced to the conditions of various population groups. The central figure in the portrayal of historical figures is the politician Orla Lehmann.

Directed by Svend Methling

Top cast

Svend Methling

Præsten

Ebbe Rode

Rasmus Nielsen

Angelo Bruun

Dr. Jacob Dampe

R

Rasmus Ottesen

Den gamle skoleholder

Mogens Wieth

Orla Leehmann

Karen Berg

Præstefruen

Kai Holm

Gårdmanden

P

Poul Holck Hofmann

Sognefogeden

Johannes Meyer

Niels Nielsen

Pouel Kern

Jens Uwe Lornsen

Thyge Thygesen

Operasanger

H

Henry Skjær

Operasanger

Gunnar Lauring

A. F. Tscherning

J

Jens Gundersen

Schweigaard

C

Carl Hugo Callander

Svensk student

Elith Pio

Hans Puggaard

E

Else Albeck

Fru Puggaard

Helle Virkner

Maria

A

Albert Luther

N. L. Hvidt

Jakob Nielsen

Professor Schouw

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