Gift (1966 film)
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Gift is a 1966
Danish
drama film
directed by Knud Leif Thomsen
and starring Søren Strømberg. In the United States this film is also known as Venom.
1966 in film
The year 1966 in film involved some significant events.-Events:Animation legend Walter Disney, well known for his creation of Mickey Mouse, died in 15 December 1966 of acute circulatory collapse following a diagnosis of, and surgery for, lung cancer...
Danish
Cinema of Denmark
Denmark has been producing films since 1897 and since the 1980s has maintained a steady stream of product due largely to funding by the state-supported Danish Film Institute. Historically, Danish films have been noted for their realism, religious and moral themes, sexual frankness and technical...
drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by Knud Leif Thomsen
Knud Leif Thomsen
Knud Leif Thomsen was a Danish film director and screenwriter. He directed 14 films between 1960 and 1975. His film Duellen was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival. Two years later, his film School for Suicide was entered into the 14th Berlin International Film Festival...
and starring Søren Strømberg. In the United States this film is also known as Venom.
Cast
- Søren Strømberg - Per
- Sisse ReingaardSisse ReingaardSisse Reingaard is a Danish film actress. She appeared in 28 films between 1965 and 1980.She was born in Denmark.-Selected filmography:* Gift * Der var engang * The Egborg Girl...
- Susanne - Poul ReichhardtPoul ReichhardtPoul David Reichhardt was a Danish actor, well known for his roles in Danish 1940s/50s comedies. Later on, he also played more serious and varied roles; he has also starred in Huset på Christianshavn, Matador and as various minor characters in the Olsen Gang films.For almost thirty years...
- Henrik Steen - Astrid VillaumeAstrid VillaumeAstrid Villaume was a Danish actress of stage and film best known for her award-winning title role in the 1950 film Susanne.-Early life:...
- Hjørdis Steen - Judy GringerJudy GringerJudy Gringer is a Danish film actress. She has appeared in 60 films since 1958.She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.-Filmography:* Til højre ved den gule hund * Kærlighed ved første desperate blik...
- Sonja, the Maid - Grethe Mogensen - Frau Jacobsen, the Secretary
- Karl SteggerKarl SteggerKarl Stegger was a Danish actor, who appeared in 157 films which makes him the most used Danish actor....
- Caretaker - Per Goldschmidt - Teenager
- Jess Kølpin - Teenager
- Vic Salomonsen - Teenager
- Tine Schmedes - Teenager