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Once There Was a War (1966) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Once There Was a War at a Glance
Once There Was a War is a 1966 drama and war film helmed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt, with a cast led by Ole Busck, Kjeld Jacobsen and Astrid Villaume. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes and premiered on November 16, 1966. Once There Was a War is rated 6.4/10 by TMDB users across 8 votes.
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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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Ole Busck
Tim
Kjeld Jacobsen
Tim's father
Astrid Villaume
Tim's mother
Katja Miehe-Renard
Kate – Tim's sister
Birgit Bendix Madsen
Jane – Tim's sister
Christian Gottschalch
Tim's grandfather
Yvonne Ingdal
Lis
Karen Marie Løwert
Lis' mother
Jan Heinig Hansen
Markus – Tim's friend
Birgit Brüel
Markus' mother
Gregers Ussing
Frank
Jørgen Beck
Friend
Frequently Asked Questions About Once There Was a War
What is the release date of Once There Was a War?
Once There Was a War was released on November 16, 1966.
How long is Once There Was a War?
Once There Was a War runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Once There Was a War?
Once There Was a War stars Ole Busck as Tim, Kjeld Jacobsen as Tim's father, Astrid Villaume as Tim's mother and Katja Miehe-Renard as Kate – Tim's sister. The cast also includes Birgit Bendix Madsen, Christian Gottschalch, Yvonne Ingdal and Karen Marie Løwert.
Who directed Once There Was a War?
Once There Was a War was directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt. The screenplay is credited to Klaus Rifbjerg.
What kind of movie is Once There Was a War?
Once There Was a War is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama and war.
What is the TMDB score of Once There Was a War?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.4/10 from 8 votes.
What should I watch if I liked Once There Was a War?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Once There Was a War include Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973), The Island on Bird Street (1997), The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008), The Bunker (1981) and The Six Triple Eight (2024).
Can I stream the full movie of Once There Was a War on 123Movies?
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