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In China They Eat Dogs (1999)

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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.

Release Date
September 10, 1999
Runtime
1h 31m
Rating
7.3/10 (295 votes)

Director: Lasse Spang Olsen

Cast: Kim Bodnia, Dejan Čukić, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Tomas Villum Jensen, Peter Gantzler, Trine Dyrholm, Line Kruse, Brian Patterson

Collection: In China They Eat Dogs Collection

Production: Steen Herdel Filmproduktion
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Full Cast (28 people)

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deepkino - 7/10

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.

September 16, 2025

In China They Eat Dogs

In China They Eat Dogs

7.3
91 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageDanish
Release Date9/10/1999
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Cast

Kim Bodnia

as Harald

Dejan Čukić

as Arvid

Nikolaj Lie Kaas

as Martin

Tomas Villum Jensen

as Peter

Peter Gantzler

as Franz

Trine Dyrholm

as Hanne

Line Kruse

as Astrid

Brian Patterson

as Vuk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is In China They Eat Dogs about?

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 w…

How long is In China They Eat Dogs?

1h 31m

When was In China They Eat Dogs released?

September 10, 1999

Who directed In China They Eat Dogs?

Lasse Spang Olsen

Who stars in In China They Eat Dogs?

Kim Bodnia, Dejan Čukić, Nikolaj Lie Kaas

What genre is In China They Eat Dogs?

Action, Comedy, Crime

Is In China They Eat Dogs available to stream?

Yes, on Viaplay Amazon Channel