Kick Me in the Traditions! (1979)
Based on Leif Panduro's 1958 satire classic. David, a senior high-school student, aims a swift kick at his principal's behind and is committed to a psychiatric ward from the perspective of which he takes a close look at his allegedly sane family. They, of course, are the real loonies. The psychiatrists are worse. Only lovely class-mate Lis is down-to-earth and trustworthy.
Director: Edward Fleming
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: September 17, 1979
Cast
- Henrik Koefoed - David Dechel
- Bodil Kjer - Davids mor
- Ulla Henningsen - Kamma
- Axel Strøbye - Doktor Schmidt
- Ghita Nørby - Sygeplejerske
- Kirsten Søberg - Frøken Philipsen
- Olaf Ussing - Hr. Traubert
- Karin Wedel
- Niels Hinrichsen
- Hans Rostrup
Screenplay
- Edward Fleming (Screenplay)
- Leif Panduro (Novel)
Music: Ole Høyer
Cinematography: Jan Weincke
Editing: Maj Soya
Production: Obel Film
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Edward Fleming
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kick Me in the Traditions! about?
- Based on Leif Panduro's 1958 satire classic. David, a senior high-school student, aims a swift kick at his principal's behind and is committed to a psychiatric ward from the perspective of which he takes a close look at his allegedly sane family. They, of course, are the real loonies. The psychiatrists are worse. Only lovely class-mate Lis is down-to-earth and trustworthy.
- Who directed Kick Me in the Traditions!?
- Kick Me in the Traditions! was directed by Edward Fleming.
- Who stars in Kick Me in the Traditions!?
- Kick Me in the Traditions! stars Henrik Koefoed, Bodil Kjer, Ulla Henningsen, Axel Strøbye, Ghita Nørby, Kirsten Søberg.
- How long is Kick Me in the Traditions!?
- Kick Me in the Traditions! has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Kick Me in the Traditions!?
- Kick Me in the Traditions! is a Drama film.
- Where was Kick Me in the Traditions! produced?
- Kick Me in the Traditions! was produced in Denmark.