The Greeneyed Elephant (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1960, The Greeneyed Elephant is a comedy film directed by Peer Guldbrandsen, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. The Greeneyed Elephant (Danish: Elefanter på loftet) is a 1960 Danish family film directed by Peter Guildbrassen and starring Dirch Passer. The story revolves around two aspiring actresses who stumble upon an ancient Aztec sculpture of an elephant that has the power to switch both of their bodies. Little do they know their best friend can control the powers of the elephant, thus sending the two girls into a world of role reversals. As of 2007, it is the oldest film in the Troma library.
Who’s in it. The Greeneyed Elephant stars Dirch Passer as Dennis, Ove Sprogøe as Tolderen, Bjørn Watt-Boolsen as Tom and Avi Sagild as Sekretær, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Greeneyed Elephant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greeneyed Elephant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greeneyed Elephant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greeneyed Elephant (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Greeneyed Elephant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Greeneyed Elephant worth watching?
- The Greeneyed Elephant holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Greeneyed Elephant?
- The Greeneyed Elephant stars Dirch Passer, Ove Sprogøe, Bjørn Watt-Boolsen, Avi Sagild and Grethe Sønck.
- When was The Greeneyed Elephant released?
- The Greeneyed Elephant was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.