The Green Butchers (2003)
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Svend and Bjarne work for a butcher in a small Danish town. Fed up with their boss' arrogance, they decide to start their own butcher shop. After dismal beginnings, an unfortunate accident happens which coincides with a large order of meat. One hasty decision leads to another and soon the business thrives. In the meantime, Bjarne has to deal with his twin brother who has been in coma for years following a gruesome car accident.
Director: Anders Thomas Jensen
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 8, 2003
Cast
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas - Bjarne / Eigil
- Mads Mikkelsen - Svend
- Line Kruse - Astrid
- Nicolas Bro - Hus Hans
- Aksel Erhardtsen - Villumsen
- Bodil Jørgensen - Tina
- Ole Thestrup - Holger
- Lily Weiding - Juhl
- Camilla Bendix - Beate
- Tomas Villum Jensen - Håndværker
Screenplay
- Anders Thomas Jensen (Screenplay)
Music: Jeppe Kaas
Cinematography: Sebastian Blenkov
Editing: Anders Villadsen
Production: M&M Productions
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Keywords
brother, black humor, butcher, butcher's shop, car crash
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Green Butchers about?
- Svend and Bjarne work for a butcher in a small Danish town. Fed up with their boss' arrogance, they decide to start their own butcher shop. After dismal beginnings, an unfortunate accident happens which coincides with a large order of meat. One hasty decision leads to another and soon the business thrives. In the meantime, Bjarne has to deal with his twin brother who has been in coma for years following a gruesome car accident.
- Who directed The Green Butchers?
- The Green Butchers was directed by Anders Thomas Jensen.
- Who stars in The Green Butchers?
- The Green Butchers stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mads Mikkelsen, Line Kruse, Nicolas Bro, Aksel Erhardtsen, Bodil Jørgensen.
- How long is The Green Butchers?
- The Green Butchers has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Green Butchers?
- The Green Butchers is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Green Butchers produced?
- The Green Butchers was produced in Denmark.