My Name Is Petersen

6.7 (3 votes)• 1947• 71m•Released

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In a train on its way through the bombed out Germany are a bunch of happy American soldiers. They are going to Copenhagen for some R&R. One of them is John Petersen, a lieutenant in the American army and another is his friend Bill. They are talking about how much they are looking forward to a rest in Denmark and John Petersen who is of Danish descent talks about his native Copenhagen.

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Languages: Danish

Director: Christen Jul

Starring Cast: Poul Reichhardt, Gunnar Lauring, Helle Virkner, Asbjørn Andersen, Grete Bendix, Ebba With

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Poul Reichhardt

Gunnar Lauring

Helle Virkner

Asbjørn Andersen

Grete Bendix

Ebba With

Valdemar Skjerning

Charles Tharnæs

Einar Juhl

Per Buckhøj

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