Movie: Count Axel

Top 10 Billed Cast

Peter Frödin
Peter Frödin

Axel

Sofie Gråbøl
Sofie Gråbøl

Leonora Amalie

Nicolaj Kopernikus
Nicolaj Kopernikus

William

Lasse Lunderskov
Lasse Lunderskov

Poul

Ole Thestrup
Ole Thestrup

Ridefogeden

Jens Arentzen
Jens Arentzen

Richard

Tomas Villum Jensen
Tomas Villum Jensen

Peter

Ghita Nørby
Ghita Nørby

Baronesse Gjerløv

Ole Ernst
Ole Ernst

Kroejer

Henning Jensen
Henning Jensen

Provsten

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    Count Axel is a comedy that takes place somewhere in the Nordic countries in 1783. It's a classic comedy about mixed identities, with strong elements of contemporary humour and satire.

  • Release Date

    2001-04-06

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    Dansk
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