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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageDanish
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Comedy
Votes11
DirectorAlice O'Fredericks, Robert Saaskin
WritersLis Byrdal, Kaj Engholm
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFather of Four
About Father of Four
An everyday story about a single father with four children, whose eldest daughter, Søs, runs the household. Søs occasionally goes into town with Peter. In connection with Ole's schooling, she comes into contact with his teacher, Jørgen Stæhr. Gradually, love develops between them, especially after Søs and Jørgen participate together in Children's Aid Day. Uncle Anders is a frequent guest in the house, and the neighbor, Mrs. Sejersen, often visits under various pretexts.
Directed by Alice O'Fredericks, Robert Saaskin, Father of Four leans on a strong ensemble — Ib Schønberg, Rudi Hansen, Otto Møller Jensen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 1953.
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