Acting
Egil Hjorth-Jenssen
Born April 18, 1893 · Halden, Norway
Died November 8, 1969 · aged 76
No biography available.
Known For
Operasjon Løvsprett · 1962Operasjon Løvsprett
★ 5.51962
MovieComedyWar
A group of very different men are summoned for their refresher training at Haglemoen military camp. One more strange than the other, we get to meet jovial salesman Goggen Rask, car mechanic Bottolph Johansen, nicknamed daydreamer, and ship-owner Rieber Larsen Jr. They form an unruly faction which Major Kampstrup struggles to maintain structured and prepared, not to mention keeping them inside the camp premises before they pretend sick to see the nurses Bitten and Florence. The men do their best to get through their rigourous training, with great confusion and comical situations.
Musicians · 1967Musicians
★ 5.81967
MovieComedyFamily
A caretaker at a music academy is solving most problems for the young musicians, however not only the most appropriate way. But down inside he really has a dream of his own, which goes far beyond being the caretaker.
Millionær for en aften · 1960Millionær for en aften
★ 8.01960
MovieComedyRomance
Shipping broker Landheim tries to save a failing theater, but falls in love. Is the broker a journalist, and the actress a prima donna? Who knows?
Petter from Ruskoey · 1960Petter from Ruskoey
★ 9.51960
MovieFamily
Young Petter moves together with his family from a happy life in a rural fisher's village to a rough community and school life in the city of Oslo.
Maimed · 1951Maimed
★ 5.81951
MovieDrama
In "Skadeskutt" we follow the couple Einar and Else Wang in a painful drama about love, happiness, sorrow and eternal damnation. About a couple's struggle trying to get pregnant and the despair of not succeeding. About psychological disorders and the society's insane judging of people with such problems. A nationwide press was impressed with "Skadeskutt". The director Edith Carlmar, one of the first female directors in Norway, was compared with Hitchcock for her work. For actor Carsten Winger, his portrayal of the character in the movie was considered a victory and a big achievement. "A sure success", "Impressive" and "A victory for Norwegian Films" are some lines from the critics. "Skadeskutt" is one of the breakthroughs within Norwegian film making.
The Market of the Unknowns · 1968The Market of the Unknowns
★ 7.51968
MovieDrama
The Market of the Unknowns is a burlesque and socially critical tale of a flea market in Oslo, which is organized for the benefit of slum dwellers in Lima. Based a on novel by Åge Rønning.
Lend Me Your Wife · 1958Lend Me Your Wife
★ 6.31958
MovieComedy
This is a light comedy from Edith Carlmar, Norways first woman director. It takes place in a company that sells baby toys. It is time to fill a leading position, and it is known the owner of the company only places married men on leading positions. This leads a young bachelor to "borrow" his best friends wife to have a chance at the position. This leads to a lot of comic misunderstandings, not the least because the owner of the company himself falls for the new young wife.
Sønner av Norge · 1961Sønner av Norge
★ 7.01961
MovieComedy
A slice of life in 'Solbråten' where citizens are concerned with everyday many chores. In particular, men busy. They struggle with a resident's association, volunteers and home protection so they hardly have time to eat before they sleep dinner. They thrown in must go into work do not life easier.
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