In China They Eat Dogs poster

In China They Eat Dogs( 1999)

TV-MAActionComedyCrime
73%
User
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Overview

Arvid is an ordinary bank clerk who lives a rather unassuming life with his dear girlfriend. But his life is turned completely upside down when he bravely manages to avert a robbery against the bank where he works.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Kim Bodnia

      Harald

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      Dejan Čukić

      Arvid

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      Nikolaj Lie Kaas

      Martin

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      Tomas Villum Jensen

      Peter

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      Peter Gantzler

      Franz

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      Trine Dyrholm

      Hanne

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      Line Kruse

      Astrid

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      Brian Patterson

      Vuk

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      Søren Sætter-Lassen

      Henning

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      Lester Wiese

      Richard

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      Jesper Christensen

      Bartender

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      Lasse Lunderskov

      Jørgen

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      Preben Harris

      Erling

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      Slavko Labović

      Ratko

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      Sarko Labovic

      Onkel

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      Vasilije Bojičić

      Onkel

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      Vojkan Fatic

      Onkel

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      Nicolai Martin Labovic

      Onkel

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      Milutin Gercevic

      Onkel

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      Anna Britt Mathiassen

      Gunna

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      Martin Spang Olsen

      Preben

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      Niels Brinch

      Interviewer

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      Emil Øigaard

      Vagt 1

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      Erik Holmey

      Vagt 2

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      Bjarne Slot Christiansen

      Betjent 1

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      Jonas Schmidt

      Betjent 2

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      Jesper Find

      Astrids nabo

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      Christina Birksø

      Ung pige i bank

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by deepkino

    7
    Written by deepkino on Tue Sep 16 2025
    This film delivers a tremendous black comedy, masterfully blending a sharp plot with a signature Nordic coldness. The entire cast of characters is delightfully eccentric. It's essentially Snatch done Nordic-style—a must-watch for anyone seeking a top-tier dark comedy from Denmark....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • army
    • robbery
    • sibling relationship
    • denmark
    • chance
    • explosive
    • bank
    • donation
    • dark comedy
    • poker game
    • bank robbery
    • hoodlum