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Friends at Arms: On Autumn Exercises

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1961 | 80 min | Comedy, War

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved The Great Dictator, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, intense.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1961: an older pace and style.

The old comrades are called up for three weeks of autumn maneuvers. They are usually more interested in beer, girls, and cheerful music, but Sergeant Vældegaard is determined to scrape the civilian rust off the "boys." Their old friends from their days as recruits have remained in the system as platoon leaders and sergeants, respectively, but that does not dampen the fun. In the heat of battle, the schoolteacher finds time to flirt with his Lotte Corps colleague Birthe.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sven Methling

  • Carl OttosenOversergent Vældegaard
  • Ebbe LangbergLøjtnant Peter 'Ras' Rasmussen
  • Louis Miehe-RenardKnud Petersen (616)
  • Paul HagenHenrik Didriksen (617)
  • Preben KaasOle Sørensen (615)
  • Ole DixonHåkon 'Bolleå' Håkonsen (612)
  • Klaus PaghHolger Schwanenkopf (614)
  • Svend JohansenSergent Viggo Clausen
  • Sigrid Horne-RasmussenFru Schwanenkopf
  • Christian ArhoffFyrværkerimester