

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.
Movie Details
Languages
Danish
Studio
Nordisk Film Denmark
Key Crew

Svend Methling
Director
Cast

Svend Methling
Præsten

Ebbe Rode
Rasmus Nielsen

Angelo Bruun
Dr. Jacob Dampe
Rasmus Ottesen
Den gamle skoleholder

Mogens Wieth
Orla Leehmann

Karen Berg
Præstefruen

Kai Holm
Gårdmanden
Poul Holck Hofmann
Sognefogeden

Johannes Meyer
Niels Nielsen

Pouel Kern
Jens Uwe Lornsen

Thyge Thygesen
Operasanger
Henry Skjær
Operasanger

Gunnar Lauring
A. F. Tscherning
Jens Gundersen
Schweigaard
Carl Hugo Callander
Svensk student

Elith Pio
Hans Puggaard
Else Albeck
Fru Puggaard

Helle Virkner
Maria
Albert Luther
N. L. Hvidt

Jakob Nielsen
Professor Schouw