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Epidemic

  • 1987
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
6.7K
YOUR RATING
Epidemic (1987)
DanishPsychological DramaDramaHorror

A director and screenwriter pen a script and, in the process, blur the line between fiction and reality.A director and screenwriter pen a script and, in the process, blur the line between fiction and reality.A director and screenwriter pen a script and, in the process, blur the line between fiction and reality.

  • Director
    • Lars von Trier
  • Writers
    • Lars von Trier
    • Niels Vørsel
  • Stars
    • Allan De Waal
    • Ole Ernst
    • Michael Gelting
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    6.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lars von Trier
    • Writers
      • Lars von Trier
      • Niels Vørsel
    • Stars
      • Allan De Waal
      • Ole Ernst
      • Michael Gelting
    • 30User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast28

    Allan De Waal
    Ole Ernst
    Michael Gelting
    Colin Gilder
    Svend Ali Hamann
    • Svend Ali Hamann
    Claes Kastholm Hansen
    • Claes Kastholm Hansen
    Ib Hansen
    Anja Hemmingsen
    Kirsten Hemmingsen
    Cæcilia Holbek Trier
      Gert Holbek
      Udo Kier
      Udo Kier
      • Udo Kier
      Joergen Christian Krueff
        Jan Kornum Larsen
        Gitte Lind
        • Gitte Lind
        Leif Magnusson
        Gunner Ottesen
        Susanne Ottesen
        • Susanne Ottesen
        • Director
          • Lars von Trier
        • Writers
          • Lars von Trier
          • Niels Vørsel
        • All cast & crew
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        User reviews30

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        Summary

        Reviewers say 'Epidemic' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

        Nulla facilisi etiam dignissim diam quis enim lobortis scelerisque
        Lorem ipsum dolorSit amet consecteturAdipiscing elitSed do eiusmodTempor incididuntUt labore et doloreMagna aliquaUt enim ad minimVeniam quisNostrud exercitation
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        Storyline

        Did you know

        • Trivia
          The story Udo Kier's character Udo tells Lars and Niels, is actually the real story of Udo Kier's birth.
        • Quotes
          • Cabbie: What the hell. All a nigga needs are loose shoes, tight pussies, and a warm place to shit.
        • Crazy credits
          The film's title appears in red letters in the upper left corner of the screen for the entire length of the film.
        • Connections
          Featured in The Making of 'Europa' (1991)
        • Soundtracks
          Tannhäuser (The Overture)
          Composed by Richard Wagner

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        Details

        • Release date
          • September 11, 1987 (Denmark)
        • Country of origin
          • Denmark
        • Languages
          • Danish
          • English
          • Latin
          • German
        • Also known as
          • Эпидемия
        • Filming locations
          • Copenhagen, Denmark
        • Production companies
          • Elementfilm A/S
          • Det Danske Filminstitut
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        Box office

        • Gross worldwide
          • $938
        See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

        Tech specs

        • Runtime
          • 1h 46m(106 min)
        • Color
          • Color
          • Black and White
        • Sound mix
          • Mono
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.66 : 1

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