The Way to Mandalay tells the story of one of Denmark's greatest and most beloved musicians. The film takes us on a journey from Mogenson's childhood to manhood and throughout his career which spanned more than twenty years, first with great success in a popular vocal group and later as a successful solo artist. There is a long period that John Mogensen can never be satisfied and he is confused by what are the things he truely loves and is willing to do everything for. Is it the music, the stage, the fame or his family?
Movie tag line: "The story about one of Denmark's greatest musicians, John Mogensen, his success and failure throughout life as an artist, husband and father - from childhood, through his time in Four Jacks to his late success as a solo artist until his death in 1977."
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Character: John Mogenson
Character: Ruth
Character: Otto Brandenburg
Character: Minna
Character: Little John Mogenson
Character: Choir Conductor
Character: John's Mum
Character: John's Stepfather
Character: Poul Rudi
Character: Bent Werther
Character: Young Minna
Character: James Rasmussen
Character: Meisner
Character: Presenter
Character: Record Producer
Character: Hotel Receptionist
Character: Drunk Swede
Character: Jens
Character: Lisbeth
Character: Drunk lady
Character: Johnny Reimar
Character: Jørn Hjorting
Character: Radio Technician
Character: Erhard Jakobsen
Character: Sølvhøj
Character: Real Estate Agent
Character: Rost
Character: Lennart
Character: Thøger Olesen
Character: Raasch Thomsen
Character: Kirkegænger