Der var engang (1966) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Der var engang (1966) — The princess of Illyria, who has rejected all the fine suitors who have proposed to
Der var engang (1966) Storyline
The princess of Illyria, who has rejected all the fine suitors who have proposed to her, begins to take an interest in a gypsy who wanders around near the castle and who is in fact none other than the prince of Denmark with his friend, Kasper Røghat. The prince entices her with his magical toys, a rattle and a copper kettle, the price being a kiss and a night in the princess's chamber. Casper the Dwarf makes sure that the king is informed of the 'affair', and the princess is thrown out by her father.
Full Cast & Crew
- Dirch Passer as Kasper Røghat
- Birgitte Price as Prinsessen af Illyrien
- Peter Steen as Prinsen af Danmark
- Ove Sprogøe as Første frier
- Gunnar Lauring as Anden frier
- Edouard Mielche
- Kai Holm
- Preben Lerdorff Rye
- Grethe Sønck
- Hardy Rafn
- Cleo
- Henry Nielsen
- Basse
- Sisse Reingaard
- Elsebeth Reingaard
Why Watch Der var engang?
The Vibe: Der var engang is a captivating and well-crafted family movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1966. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.2/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with family-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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