Adam and Eve
1953 · 96 min · ★ 4.7 · Comedy
It's all about an anonymous little gray book originating from sexually advanced Paris. The book doesn't look like much, but shouldn't be judged by its cover. Wherever this book goes, something will happen. And for sure, this book goes around.
Directed by Erik Balling · Written by Erik Balling
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Louis Miehe-Renard Adam Johansen -
Gunnar Lauring Thomas Brun -
Birgitte Reimer Frk. Hansen (Peters Sekretær) -
Poul Reichhardt Peter -
Inger Lassen Fru Johansen -
Beatrice Bonnesen Fru Brun -
Bertel Lauring Claus, Bruns søn - E Einar Juhl Adjunkten
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Astrid Villaume Lise, Peters kone -
Asbjørn Andersen Carl -
Karin Nellemose Ulla, Carls kone -
Bjørn Watt-Boolsen Larsen
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MovieFamilyComedy
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