Gøngehøvdingen

1961
1h 51m

IMDb RATING

4.9/10

152

YOUR RATING

Birgitte Federspiel and Jens Østerholm in Gøngehøvdingen (1961)

Action Drama Family History War

Denmark, February 1658: The Swedish king invades Jutland via Germany and tries to get to the islands. The sea's been frozen to the islands so he can cross with his men. Some brave Danes try ... Read allDenmark, February 1658: The Swedish king invades Jutland via Germany and tries to get to the islands. The sea's been frozen to the islands so he can cross with his men. Some brave Danes try to bring a fortune to the king in Copenhagen.Denmark, February 1658: The Swedish king invades Jutland via Germany and tries to get to the islands. The sea's been frozen to the islands so he can cross with his men. Some brave Danes try to bring a fortune to the king in Copenhagen.

Director
- Annelise Hovmand
Writers
- Carit Etlar
- Annelise Hovmand
Stars

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IMDb RATING

4.9/10

152

YOUR RATING

Director
- Annelise Hovmand
Writers
- Carit Etlar
- Annelise Hovmand
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Featured review

8/10

Charming Story from when Denmark was under Attack

The Swedes are attacking Denmark in 1658 and the Dane Svend Poulsen (Gøngehøvdingen) wants to help his country and his king, King Frederik 3. Great casting, wonderful humor and beautiful milieu make this, I think, one of the best Danish films of all time. Much better than the series from 1992. The sequel "Dronningens Vagtmester" (1963) is also if not quite as good.