---
title: "Truck-driver"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/truck-driver-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 33363
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Truck-driver (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/truck-driver-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Truck-driver is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Family, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Focus Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four truck drivers hauling meat between Denmark and Italy find themselves entangled in criminal activities."

### Why Watch
- portrays the bonding and friendship of four men
- highlights strong family ties that help the characters through difficulties

### Caveats & Content Note
- involves the characters in criminal activities against their will
- touches upon the complications of European custom service bureaucracy
- Tone & Suitability: The film features themes of crime and bureaucracy mixed with family and comedy elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: road movie, family, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Ringgaard
- **Networks / Studios**: Focus Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Otto Brandenburg** as *John*
- **Kirsten Olesen** as *Gerda*
- **Jens Okking** as *Hans*
- **Ejner Federspiel** as *Hans' Father*
- **Jørn Faurschou** as *Brian*
- **Pia Engels** as *Katrine*
- **Kirsten Jensen** as *Aase*
- **Beatrice Palner** as *Brian's Mother*
- **Claus Strandberg** as *Lasse*
- **Solbjørg Højfeldt** as *Anna*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the title of the film?
The title of the film is Truck-driver.

### Q: What year was the film released?
The film was released in 1981.

### Q: What are the main characters' jobs?
The main characters are four men who drive 30-ton meat-carriers in shuttle service.

### Q: What route do the truckers drive?
They drive a shuttle service between Denmark and Italy.

### Q: What helps the men through their involvement in criminal activities?
Their bonding as friends and strongly rooted family life help them through.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Truck-driver — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33363)

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