We Shall Overcome

11
1h 45m
2006
7.3 /10 (39)

Overview

A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.

Country : Denmark
Genre : Drama
Languages : Dansk
Released Date: 2006-03-24

Top Billed Cast

Janus Dissing Rathke

Frits Johansen

Sarah Juel Werner

Iben

Bent Mejding

Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør

Anders W. Berthelsen

Freddie Svale

Jens Jørn Spottag

Peder, Frits' far

Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis

Stine, Frits' mor

Gyrd Løfquist

Frits' bedstefar

Elin Reimer

Frits' bedstemor

Joy-Maria Frederiksen

Ibens Mutter

Steen Stig Lommer

Lærer Olsen

Kurt Ravn

Læge

Peter Hesse Overgaard

Erling

Peter Schrøder

Kirchendiener

Stig Hoffmeyer

Pastor

Birgit Conradi

Frau des Pastors

Lasse Borg

Søren

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