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Once There Was a War

Once There Was a War

Portrait of a boy.

The film is a window into the world of fifteen-year-old Tim, sharing his joys and sorrows and his first encounter with love, during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Der var engang en krig
  • Genres: Drama, War
  • Release Date: 1966-11-16
  • Runtime: 92 minutes
  • Rating: 6.1/10 (7 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Nordisk Film Denmark
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.6407
  • Languages: Danish, English, German

Cast & Crew

Ole Busck

Ole Busck

as Tim

Kjeld Jacobsen

Kjeld Jacobsen

as Tim's father

Astrid Villaume

Astrid Villaume

as Tim's mother

Katja Miehe-Renard

Katja Miehe-Renard

as Kate – Tim's sister

Birgit Bendix Madsen

Birgit Bendix Madsen

as Jane – Tim's sister

Christian Gottschalch

Christian Gottschalch

as Tim's grandfather

Yvonne Ingdal

Yvonne Ingdal

as Lis

Karen Marie Løwert

Karen Marie Løwert

as Lis' mother

Jan Heinig Hansen

Jan Heinig Hansen

as Markus – Tim's friend

Birgit Brüel

Birgit Brüel

as Markus' mother

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

External Links

Keywords

dreamsworld war iicoming of agenazi occupationlife during wartimegerman occupation of denmark

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once There Was a War?

Once There Was a War is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1966-11-16.

Who are the main actors in Once There Was a War?

The main cast includes Ole Busck, Kjeld Jacobsen, Astrid Villaume, Katja Miehe-Renard, Birgit Bendix Madsen, .

Where can I watch Once There Was a War online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Once There Was a War is available.

Is Once There Was a War based on a true story?

Portrait of a boy.

What is the IMDb rating of Once There Was a War?

Once There Was a War has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 7 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Once There Was a War?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Once There Was a War?

The soundtrack was composed by Nordisk Film Denmark. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Once There Was a War filmed?

Once There Was a War was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Once There Was a War?

The total runtime of Once There Was a War is 92 minutes.

Is Once There Was a War suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Once There Was a War?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Once There Was a War.

Does Once There Was a War have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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