Storyline
The opium smoker Hugo is the youngest son of Baron von Kaufmann, who also is a victim of the drug habit. Hugo is insanely jealous of his older brother Ernest. When Ernst's engagement with beautiful Henny is announced at a costume ball Hugo he gets furious. Observed by his valet he is calmed down. Hugo's valet see's his opportunity to strengthen his position. The film was banned in Denmark. Instead it opened in Finland.
Cast & Crew
Robert Schyberg
Hugo von Kauffmann
Lead
Frederik Jacobsen
Baron von Kaufmann
Alf Blütecher
Ernst von Kaufmann
Zanny Petersen
Henny von Brincken
Philip Bech
Valet
Vibeke Krøyer
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AS
Aage Schmidt
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Aage Hertel
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What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Holger-Madsen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Opiumsdrømmen is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
