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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Title: April 9th (2015)
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| Pilou Asbæk | ... | Sekondløjtnant Sand | |
| Lars Mikkelsen | ... | Oberstløjtnant Hintz | |
| Simon Sears | ... | Kaptajn Holm | |
| Ari Alexander | ... | Menig Justesen | |
| Gustav Dyekjær Giese | ... | Menig Andersen | |
| Elliott Crosset Hove | ... | Menig Lassen | |
| Martin Greis-Rosenthal | ... | Løjtnant Gjermansen (as Martin Greis) | |
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Sebastian Bull Sarning | ... | Menig Lundgren |
| Joachim Fjelstrup | ... | Sergent Bundgaard | |
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Mette Munk Plum | ... | Bondekone |
| Jesper Hagelskær Paasch | ... | Løjtnant Jepsen | |
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Lukas Schwarz Thorsteinsson | ... | Signalofficer |
| Pelle Emil Hebsgaard | ... | Guard | |
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Jan Dose | ... | Oberleutnant Becker |
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Maylenah Carmen Angellina Wiliemsborg | ... | Gående Kone (as Maylenah Marion Dalgaard) |
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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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Nazi Germany's primary reason for invading Denmark was to use the country as a stepping stone to invade Norway and also to secure a route for Swedish iron ore, a vital strategic resource for Germany. See more »Goofs
Some comments point out that the German machine gun is a MG-42 and it would not have been available in 1940 since it was first available in 1942. However, the machine gun was likely the MG-34 which is very similar to the MG-42 and available to German forces since 1934. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Country:
DenmarkRelease Date:
12 March 2015 (Denmark) See more »Also Known As:
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An accurate account of some of the skirmishes taking place as German forces crossed into Denmark on 9. April 1940. A sad story about a heavily outnumbered and out-gunned platoon, let down by their politicians and struggling with primitive means to delay the advance of the German army.
The movie successfully conveys the unreal feeling of these soldiers being plummeted into war for unknown reasons and with no proper chance to prepare a defense. Another story about the useless loss of young lives for no good reason. Denmark surrendered after only a few hours, being threatened by German bombers and in no position to give serious resistance. But the few who did fight did so against the worst possible odds, and deserve recognition.