Movie

The President

★ 6.1(29)19191h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Release date: 1919-02-01
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Nordisk Film Denmark

About The President

The President is a 1919 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, starring Halvard Hoff, Elith Pio and Carl Walther Meyer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The President in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A judge sees his illegitimate daughter face trial for infanticide. He's certain that she will receive the death sentence.

Cast

Halvard Hoff

Karl Victor von Sendlingen, court president

Elith Pio

Franz Victor von Sendlingen, Karl's father

Carl Walther Meyer

von Sendlingen's grandfather

Jacoba Jessen

Maika

Hallander Helleman

Franz, in service with the president

Fanny Petersen

Brigitta, maid to the president

Olga Raphael-Linden

Victorine Lippert, Karl's daughter

Betty Kirkeby

Hermine Lippert, Victorine's mother

Axel Madsen

Werner, vice president

Richard Christensen

Georg Berger, defense attorney

Peter Nielsen

Public prosecutor

Christian Engelstoft

Journalist

Themes & keywords

courtroomillegitimate childinfanticide

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The President in United Kingdom?+

The President is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The President on Netflix?+

The President is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The President?+

The President has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The President?+

The President stars Halvard Hoff, Elith Pio, Carl Walther Meyer, Jacoba Jessen and Hallander Helleman.

When did The President come out?+

The President is a 1919 movie directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.

What genre is The President?+

The President is Drama film.

Who directed The President?+

The President was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.