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Cast
Kim Larsen
as Benny
Erik Clausen
as Arnold
Birgitte Raaberg
as Susan Himmelblå
Holger Boland
as Tusindfryd
Buster Larsen
as Charles - autoophugger
Judy Gringer
as Rita 'Kranen' - hans veninde
Frits Helmuth
as J.O. Kurtzen - politiassistent
Poul Bundgaard
as Kaj Buhmann - politiker
Ove Sprogøe
as Købmand - Susans far
Ellen Winther Lembourn
as Gerda
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1984
Runtime2h 11m
LanguageDanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes29
DirectorErik Balling
WritersHenning Bahs, Erik Balling, Kim Larsen
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIn the Middle of the Night
About In the Middle of the Night
Benny and Arnold are homeless and along with others living on Nørrebro in Copenhagen. The police is set to clear the building they squat in, but on the night of the forced eviction, local acid head Spacy jumps from the sixth floor.
Directed by Erik Balling, In the Middle of the Night leans on a strong ensemble — Kim Larsen, Erik Clausen, Birgitte Raaberg — 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 drama titles of 1984.
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