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Release Year1959
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageDanish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes6
DirectorPeer Guldbrandsen
WritersPeer Guldbrandsen, John Olsen
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOnkel Bill fra New York
About Onkel Bill fra New York
Hans Høj is the director of Music-Boxen. He also has an uncle, Uncle Bill. Uncle Bill is the super-duper CEO of the Music-Boxen group, which is based in New York, and Hans is the director of the Danish branch because Hans is Bill's nephew. That's right! Hans also has a lovely wife, Susanne, whom he has loved for three months, argued with for three months, and who has therefore moved away from him—every day—for three months. That's right! Susanna has a sweet and understanding mother, Helga. Uncle Bill has a sweet and uncomprehending daughter, Kate. Finally, there is the sweet, talented, and understanding head of the Danish branch of Music-Box, Johnny.
Directed by Peer Guldbrandsen, Onkel Bill fra New York leans on a strong ensemble — Dirch Passer, Helle Virkner, Ove Sprogøe — 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 comedy titles of 1959.
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