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DRAMA . 2022 . 1h 32m . Danish . 7.2/10

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Original: Bamse

A LUCKY MAN is a tribute to the popular Danish musician Flemming "Bamse" Duun Jørgensen, who has provided us with classics like “Vimmer Street”, “Why Does Louise Go Dancing” and “In A Boat That’s Itty-Bitty”. Behind the warm smile and the overalls is a powerful and moving story about a man’s lifelong pursuit of recognition and love. Flemming “Teddy” Jørgensen is the only child of 12 siblings to be given up for adoption. Flemming’s adoptive father wishes for Flemming to take over the family’s factory, but to the father’s dismay, Flemming chooses music and becomes the frontman of Teddy’s Friends. A fractured background that leaves deep marks in Flemming’s life. A LUCKY MAN is a warm and compassionate film that tells Teddy’s life story with his biggest hits as the soundscape.

Starring Anders W. Berthelsen, Johanne Louise Schmidt, Henrik Birch
7.2/10
Rating
1h 32m
Runtime
2022
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A LUCKY MAN is a tribute to the popular Danish musician Flemming "Bamse" Duun Jørgensen, who has provided us with classics like “Vimmer Street”, “Why Does Louise Go Dancing” and “In A Boat That’s Itty-Bitty”. Behind the warm smile and the overalls is a powerful and moving story about a man’s lifelong pursuit of recognition and love. Flemming “Teddy” Jørgensen is the only child of 12 siblings to be given up for adoption. Flemming’s adoptive father wishes for Flemming to take over the family’s factory, but to the father’s dismay, Flemming chooses music and becomes the frontman of Teddy’s Friends. A fractured background that leaves deep marks in Flemming’s life. A LUCKY MAN is a warm and compassionate film that tells Teddy’s life story with his biggest hits as the soundscape.

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Cast
Anders W. Berthelsen stars as Flemming Bamse Duun Jørgensen in A Lucky Man.
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Year context
A Lucky Man was released 4 years ago in 2022.
Overview
A LUCKY MAN is a tribute to the popular Danish musician Flemming "Bamse" Duun Jørgensen, who has provided us with classics like “Vimmer Street”, “Why Does Lo...
A Lucky Man is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 32m.

CAST (20)

Anders W. Berthelsen
Anders W. Berthelsen
Flemming Bamse Duun Jørgensen
Johanne Louise Schmidt
Johanne Louise Schmidt
Käte Jørgensen
Henrik Birch
Henrik Birch
Fatter
Lars Ranthe
Lars Ranthe
John Madsen
Signe Egholm Olsen
Signe Egholm Olsen
Jonna
Charlotte Bøving
Charlotte Bøving
Mor
Johannes Nymark
Johannes Nymark
Fatter som ung
Brian Lykke
Brian Lykke
Jes
Troels Malling Thaarup
Troels Malling Thaarup
Jens Ove Friis
Jacob Madsen Kvols
Jacob Madsen Kvols
Bjarne
Daniel Bevensee
Daniel Bevensee
Arne
JI
Jakob Ingversen
Mogens
Ari Alexander
Ari Alexander
Bror som ung
Mikkel Vadsholt
Mikkel Vadsholt
Bror som ældre
AK
Anna Kristine Kulmbach Prahl
Tine som barn
FO
Folke Olav Schriver
Flemming som barn
ML
Mads Landelund
Peder
Clara Ellegaard
Clara Ellegaard
Mor som ung
NR
Nikolaj Rostgaard Rasmussen
Bror som barn
Jacob Haugaard
Jacob Haugaard
Pølsemand på Banegårdspladsen

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Original Title
Bamse
Language
Danish
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (13 votes)
Popularity
2

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is A Lucky Man about?
A LUCKY MAN is a tribute to the popular Danish musician Flemming "Bamse" Duun Jørgensen, who has provided us with classics like “Vimmer Street”, “Why Does Louise Go Dancing” and “In A Boat That’s Itty-Bitty”. Behind the warm smile and the overalls is a powerful and moving story about a man’s lifelong pursuit of recognition and love. Flemming “Teddy” Jørgensen is the only child of 12 siblings to be given up for adoption. Flemming’s adoptive father wishes for Flemming to take over the family’s factory, but to the father’s dismay, Flemming chooses music and becomes the frontman of Teddy’s Friends. A fractured background that leaves deep marks in Flemming’s life. A LUCKY MAN is a warm and compassionate film that tells Teddy’s life story with his biggest hits as the soundscape.
How long is A Lucky Man?
A Lucky Man has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in A Lucky Man?
The cast of A Lucky Man includes Anders W. Berthelsen, Johanne Louise Schmidt, Henrik Birch, Lars Ranthe, Signe Egholm Olsen.
What is the rating of A Lucky Man?
A Lucky Man has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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