''Martha'' (Original title: ''S/S Martha'') is a 1967 Danish

comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...

directed by

Erik Balling Erik Balling (29 November 1924 – 19 November 2005) was a Danish TV and film director. He created two of Denmark's most popular TV-series, ''Matador'' and '' Huset på Christianshavn''. His feature film '' Qivitoq'' (1956) was nominated f ...

and starring

Ove Sprogøe Ove Wendelboe Sprogøe Petersen (21 December 1919 – 14 September 2004) was a Danish actor. Life Born in Odense, his parents were Arthur and Inger Sprogøe Petersen. He married Eva Rasmussen in 1945, with whom he had three children. O ...

. It enjoys a

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Cast

- Hovmester Watson *

Morten Grunwald Walter Morten Grunwald (9 December 1934 – 14 November 2018) was a Danish actor, stage director and theatre manager. Early life and education He was born in Odense, Denmark, attended Odense Theatrical School in 1958, and graduated from the Roya ...

- 2nd Engineer Knud Hansen *

Poul Reichhardt Poul David Reichhardt (2 February 1913 – 31 October 1985) was a Danish actor, well known for his roles in Danish 1940s/1950s comedies. Later on, he also played more serious and varied roles; he has also starred in '' Huset på Christiansh ...

- Chief Engineer Brovst *

Poul Bundgaard Poul Arne Bundgaard (27 October 1922 – 3 June 1998) was a Danish actor and singer. He is probably best known for his role as the henpecked Kjeld in the ''Olsen-banden'' films. He also appeared in the 1966 spy film '' Strike First Freddy'' as t ...

- 2nd Engineer Alf *

Karl Stegger Karl Stegger (11 January 1913, in Aarhus – 13 April 1980, in Frederiksberg) was a Danish actor, who appeared in 157 films which makes him the second-most used Danish film actor after Ove Sprogøe. He mostly appeared in comedy, but also had so ...

- Kaptajn Peter Nielsen *

Preben Kaas Preben Kaas (30 March 1930–27 March 1981) was a Danish comedian, actor, script writer and film director. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1943 and 1980. He received the 1970 Bodil for best actor in a supporting role for his role ...

- Kokken *

Helge Kjærulff-Schmidt Helge Kjærulff-Schmidt (22 February 1906 – 9 July 1982) was a Danish stage and film actor. He was father to Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt. Filmography *''Komtessen på Stenholt'' – 1939 *''En lille tilfældighed'' – 1939 *'' Sommerglæde ...

- Skibsreder O.P. Andersen *

Lily Weiding Lily Weiding (22 October 1924 – 15 June 2021) was a Danish actress. She appeared in more than 30 films and television shows from 1942 to 2008. She starred in the film ''Be Dear to Me'', which was entered into the 7th Berlin International Film ...

- Frk. Bruun *

Hanne Borchsenius Hanne Borchsenius (30 November 1935 – 19 March 2012) was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 32 films between 1956 and 1988. Filmography * ''The Girl in a Swing (1988 film), The Girl in a Swing'' (1988) * ''Kampen om den røde ko'' (1987) ...

- Lone Andersen * Eleni Anousaki - Laura *

Henrik Wiehe Henrik Wiehe (9 February 1927 – 1 July 1987) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 30 films between 1950 and 1974. He was born in Frederiksberg, Denmark and died in Denmark. Selected filmography * ''Som sendt fra himlen'' (1951) * '' T ...

- Styrmanden * Birger Jensen - Halfdan *

Paul Hagen Paul Falck Hagen (19 March 1920 – 19 May 2003) was a Danish film and television actor. He appeared in more than 100 films between 1952 and 1999. He is most known for playing Mr. Clausen in the television series Huset på Christianshavn, whi ...

- Telegraph operator Marius Knudsen *

Bjørn Puggaard-Müller Bjørn Puggaard-Müller (13 March 1922 – 13 May 1989) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1945 and 1988. He was born in Gentofte, Denmark and died in Denmark. Filmography *''Panik i familien'' - 1945 *'' Si ...

- Johansen *

Gunnar Bigum Gunnar Bigum (13 September 1914 – 30 March 1983) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 19 films between 1941 and 1968. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark. Filmography * ''Olsen-banden'' (1968) * '' Mig og min lillebror ...

- Regnskabschef *

Holger Vistisen Holger may refer to: People * Holger (given name), includes name origin, plus people with the name * Hilde Holger, stage name of dancer, choreographer and dance teacher Hilde Boman-Behram (née Hilde Sofer, 1905–2001) Fictional characters * Holg ...

- Dørmand *

Sverre Wilberg Sverre Wilberg (24 December 1929 – 19 July 1996) was a Norwegian actor An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern med ...

- Skibsreder Amundsen *

Sotiris Moustakas Sotiris Moustakas ( el, Σωτήρης Μουστάκας) (17 September 1940 – 4 June 2007) was a Greek Cypriot actor born in Kato Platres, Limassol. His acting career lasted for over four decades, with 1960s–80s as his most successful y ...

- Hector *

Antonis Papadopoulos The Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium ( el, Στάδιο «Αντώνης Παπαδόπουλος») is a football stadium in Larnaca, Cyprus. With a current seating capacity of 10,230, it has been the home stadium of Anorthosis Famagusta since its co ...

- Aias * Odd Wolstad - Kaptajn på Harald * Lone Luther - Rengøringsdame * Stavros Christofides - Fyrbøder Alexander

References

External links

* 1967 films 1967 comedy films 1960s Danish-language films Danish comedy films Films directed by Erik Balling Films with screenplays by Erik Balling {{1960s-comedy-film-stub