''Nydelige nelliker'' (The Misfits) is a Norwegian comedy film from 1964, directed by
Knut Andersen.
The screenplay was written by
Bjørn Bergh-Pedersen,
who based it on Egil Lian's novel ''Drevne karer og viltre jenter på strøket'' (Shrewd Guys and Wild Girls in the Neighborhood).
and
Knut Bohwim edited the shooting script.
Plot
Lerka and his two sidekicks Slegga and Proffen have been convicted of cheating people out of money and housing fraud. When they are released from prison after six months, they realize that it is not easy to get work after "graduating" from the
Oslo Penitentiary. Society does its part to undermine the good intentions of the "misfits," including Dråpan, who has stopped drinking and has been given a painting job by Colonel Ruud and his wife. His thirst—and a thoughtlessly poured glass of liqueur—are enough to drive him off the wagon. Nelly—who is working the
Oslo City Hall neighborhood—gets the upper hand over Harald Drangeid. With the help of the money in his well-stocked wallet, Lerka realizes his dream of buying a boat. Lerka's girlfriend Maja is hauled off to jail at the same time as her boyfriend is released.
Cast
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Arve Opsahl
Arve Opsahl (14 May 1921 – 29 April 2007) was a Norwegian movie and stage actor, singer and stand-up comedian.
Opsahl began his career as a comedian in 1942, and played numerous roles both on stage and in more than forty movies. He was then chos ...
as Slegga
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Odd Borg as Lerka
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Erik Lassen as Proffen
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Arvid Nilssen
Arvid Nilssen (25 December 1913 – 24 March 1976) was a Norwegian actor, revue artist and singer. He was regarded as one of the leading comedians in Norwegian revue. Biography
Nilsen was born at Alvdal in Hedmark, Norway.
He made his debut ...
as Dråpan
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Ingerid Vardund
Ingerid Vardund (24 April 1927 – 25 December 2006) was a Norwegian actress. She was known to the Norwegian audience primarily for her roles in the films '' Jentespranget'' (1973) and the sit-com ' (1980). For her role in ''Jentespranget'', ...
as Nelly
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Vigdis Røising as Maja
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Kari Simonsen
Kari Simonsen (born 5 June 1937) is a Norwegian actress. She made her professional stage debut at Folketeatret in 1959. She was appointed at Oslo Nye Teater from 1960 to 1972, and at Nationaltheatret from 1974. She has also played for radio and ...
as Lizzie
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Willie Hoel
Willie Hans Karsten Hoel (16 June 1920 – 15 June 1986) was a Norwegian
Norwegian, Norwayan, or Norsk may refer to:
*Something of, from, or related to Norway, a country in northwestern Europe
* Norwegians, both a nation and an ethnic group na ...
as Gjermund Sillejord
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Siri Rom as Mrs. Thorvaldsen
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Tore Foss
Tore Foss (21 February 1901 – 6 August 1968) was a Norwegian singer, actor and theatre director. He made his stage début at Chat Noir in 1927. He played at Balkongen from 1927 to 1928, and later worked for the National Theatre, Det Nye Teat ...
as Colonel Ruud
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Else Heiberg
Else Cathrine Heiberg (November 5, 1910 – November 25, 1972) was a Norwegian actress.
Heiberg started her professional career as a pianist and dance teacher, and she made her stage debut at Bergen's National Theater in 1934 in the role of a y ...
as Mrs. Ruud
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Henki Kolstad
Henki Kolstad (3 February 1915 – 14 July 2008) was a Norwegian actor and pop-cultural national treasure. With his debut at the Oslo national theater, he was known for his appearances in '' Olsenbanden'', the children's series Jul i Skomakerga ...
as Harald Drangeid
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Torgils Moe Thorgils, Torgils, Þorgils, Torgil or Thorgil is a Nordic masculine given name that may refer to
*Þorgils gjallandi (1851–1915), Icelandic author
*Þorgils Mathiesen (born 1962), Icelandic handball player
*Thorgils Skarthi, 10th century Vikin ...
as Store-Jens
*Ove Kant as Per Albertson
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Carsten Byhring as the boat salesman
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Leif Enger as the hairdresser
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Aud Schønemann
Aud Schønemann (13 November 1922 – 30 October 2006) was a Norwegian actress, regarded by many as the leading comedienne of her generation in Norway.
She was born in Østre Aker, and was a daughter of actor August Schønemann and dancer Dagmar ...
as the hairdresser's fiancé
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Sverre Holm as Harry
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Hans Stormoen as the sales manager
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Rolf Søder as Lieutenant Sem
*Per Hagerup as Lieutenant Viker
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Dagmar Myhrvold
Dagmar Myhrvold (April 19, 1898 – April 21, 1972) was a Norwegian actress.
After attending Sofie Bernhoft's school, Myhrvold spent a year studying theater in Copenhagen. In 1916 she was able to make her debut as a participant in Edvard Drablø ...
as Maja's friend
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Sigrun Otto as the milk lady
*Per Gjersøe as the district court judge
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Erling Lindahl
Erling Lindahl (Juni 23, 1903 – August 8, 1973) was a Norwegian actor and stage director.
Lindahl debuted in 1933 at the Comedy Theater ( no, Komediateatret) in Bergen and later performed at the National Theater. He appeared in many films and ...
as the actor
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Ola Isene
Ola Isene (2 June 1898 – 6 May 1973) was a Norwegian opera singer (baritone) and actor.
Isene was born in Rødenes and studied at the Musikkonservatoriet in Kristiania. He made his professional debut at the Mayol-teatret in 1923. His operat ...
as the trial judge
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Lars Nordrum as the narrator
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Per Skift
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, 0214999
''Nydelige nelliker''at the
National Library of Norway
The National Library of Norway ( no, Nasjonalbiblioteket) was established in 1989. Its principal task is "to preserve the past for the future". The library is located both in Oslo and in Mo i Rana. The building in Oslo was restored and reopened ...
1964 films
Norwegian comedy films
1964 comedy films
Films directed by Knut Andersen