The drunk Jeppe has a life changing moment when he thinks he is in heaven when he wakes up in a rich man's bed..
Is it worth the time? Honestly, it depends on how much you love 1930s-style stage-to-screen adaptations. If you have an itch for classic Norwegian literature, give it a go. But if you’re looking for something that moves faster than a snail in a blizzard, you’re gonna be bored out of your mind. Joachim Holst-Jensen is ...
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Per Aabel
Robert Thornby
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"Is it worth the time? Honestly, it depends on how much you love 1930s-style stage-to-screen adaptations. If you have an itch for classic Norwegian literature, give it a go. But if you’re looking for something that moves faster than a snail in a blizzard, you’re gonna be bored out of your mind. Joachim Holst-Jensen is basically the whole show here. He plays Jeppe with this wild, bleary-eyed energy that’s actually kind of impressive to watch. He’s pathetic, sure, but he’s never just a punchline. ..."
Thorleif Reiss
Ludvig Holberg, Harry Ivarson, Leif Sinding
Norway
1920 · IMDb 6.2
Vernon Stallings
