On April 9, 1940 Germany invaded Denmark. Based on real events - in Southern Jutland a military unit on bicycles was sent south to help hold back the Germans until reinforcement.
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| Pilou Asbæk | ... | Sekondløjtnant Sand | |
| Lars Mikkelsen | ... | Oberstløjtnant Hintz | |
| Elliott Crosset Hove | ... | Menig Lassen | |
| Simon Sears | ... | Kaptajn Holm | |
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Joachim Fjelstrup | ... | Sergent Bundgaard |
| Gustav Dyekjær Giese | ... | Menig Andersen | |
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Sebastian Bull Sarning | ... | Menig Lundgren |
| Martin Greis-Rosenthal | ... | Løjtnant Gjermansen (as Martin Greis) | |
| Ari Alexander | ... | Menig Justesen | |
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Lukas Schwarz Thorsteinsson | ... | Signalofficer |
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Morten Hauch-Fausbøll | ... | Major Fladsaa |
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Jesper Hagelskær Paasch | ... | Løjtnant Jepsen |
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Michael Brostrup | ... | Oberst Hartz |
| Pelle Emil Hebsgaard | ... | Guard | |
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Mette Munk Plum | ... | Bondekone |
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In the early morning of April 9th 1940 the Danish army is alerted. The Germans have crossed the border; Denmark is at war against Europe's strongest army. In Southern Jutland Danish bicycle- and motorcycle companies are ordered out, to against all odds, hold back the forces until the Danish reinforcements can be mobilized. In the fatal hours, we follow second lieutenant Sand (Pilou Asbæk) and his bicycle company - they will as the first Danish soldiers meet the enemy in combat on April 9th 1940. Written by Nordisk Film Production A/S
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danish soldier | nazi invasion | surprise attack | world war two | year 1940 |Taglines:
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While the bicyckle troops might seem a bit unpractical - such units where actually quite common in many countries at the time. See more »Goofs
(at around 55 mins) There is someone in the background passing on a bicycle, wearing something red. It appears to be someone riding a modern day mountain bike. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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The true story of the German army invading Denmark on April 9th 1940. The first line of defence is the South Jutland Bicycle Company, their orders are to hold back the might of the German army until reinforcements arrive.
It's a little strange seeing them cycling around with a light machine gun strapped to their crossbar and being ordered to change a bicycle tyre in under 1.5 minutes!
There is no connection between any of the soldiers, most of them don't seem to care one way or another weather they are defeated or not. The acting is quite forced but as a historical account of young men sent to do an impossible job it is quite interesting, although they were badly let down when the Danish government surrendered a few hours in.