The Way to Mandalay
"The story about one of Denmark's greatest musicians, John Mogensen, his success and failure throughout life as an artist, husband and father - from childhood, through his time in Four Jacks to his late success as a solo artist until his death in 1977."
Originally released in 2018. The Way to Mandalay is a drama film. directed by Ole Bornedal.
Starring Rasmus Bjerg, Helle Fagralid, and Carl-Christian Riestra
Synopsis
The Way to Mandalay tells the story of one of Denmark's greatest and most beloved musicians. The film takes us on a journey from Mogenson's childhood to manhood and throughout his career which spanned more than twenty years, first with great success in a popular vocal group and later as a successful solo artist. There is a long period that John Mogensen can never be satisfied and he is confused by what are the things he truely loves and is willing to do everything for. Is it the music, the stage, the fame or his family?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rasmus Bjerg
as John Mogensen
Helle Fagralid
as Ruth
Carl-Christian Riestra
as Otto Brandenburg
Bebiane Ivalo Kreutzmann
as Minna
Harald Kaiser Hermann
as Lille John
Henrik Noël Olesen
as Korleder
Rikke Louise Andersson
as Johns mor
Jens Andersen
as Johns stedfar
Kasper Leisner
as Poul Rudi
Troels Malling Thaarup
as Bent Werther
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Miso Film
- Nordisk Film
- 4 Fiction
- TV 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Way to Mandalay about?
The Way to Mandalay tells the story of one of Denmark's greatest and most beloved musicians. The film takes us on a journey from Mogenson's childhood to manhood and throughout his career which spa...
Who directed The Way to Mandalay?
The Way to Mandalay was directed by Ole Bornedal.
How long is The Way to Mandalay?
The Way to Mandalay has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Way to Mandalay released?
The Way to Mandalay was released on March 8, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Way to Mandalay?
The main cast of The Way to Mandalay includes Rasmus Bjerg, Helle Fagralid, Carl-Christian Riestra, Bebiane Ivalo Kreutzmann, Harald Kaiser Hermann.