One of Those Things (film)
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Anders Bodelsen
English dialogue
David Hohnhen
Jesse Lasky Jr
| One of Those Things | |
|---|---|
| Danish | Hændeligt uheld |
| Directed by | Erik Balling |
| Written by | Erik Balling Anders Bodelsen English dialogue David Hohnhen Jesse Lasky Jr |
| Based on | novel Hit and Run Run Run by Anders Bodelsen |
| Produced by | Erik Balling |
| Starring | Roy Dotrice Judy Geeson |
Production company | Nordick Films |
| Distributed by | Nordick Films Rank (UK) |
Release date |
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| Country | Denmark |
| Languages | English Danish |
| Budget | 3.5 million Danish kroner[1] |
One of Those Things is a 1971 Danish film. The movie was shot in Denmark in 1969, using British actors and English dialogue in order to make it more appearing to the international market.[2]
Its Danish title was Hændeligt uheld.
An automobile plant manufacturer, Henrik Vinther, is part of a big business deal with a Japanese company. He is invited to a party by a younger woman, Susanne. Driving home, Henrik hits an elderly man, but drives on. The next day he hears a report that the man has died.
Henrik's employers force him to appear on television to discuss a new deal with a Japanese company. He is spotted by Susanne, who blackmails him into giving her a job. Henrik's wife has a drinking problem.
In Japan, Henrik and Susanne sleep together. Henrik's wife tells him she is pregnant.
Cast
- Roy Dotrice as Henrik Vinther
- Judy Geeson as Susanne Strauss
- Zena Walker as Mrs. Vinther
- Frederick Jaeger as Melchoir
- Geoffrey Chater as Falck
Production
The film was shot in Copenhagen with mostly Danish money, although it was sold to the Rank organisation.[1]
