Max Manus (2008)

Directors:

Joachim Rønning
Espen Sandberg

Writer:

Thomas Nordseth-Tiller (writer)

Release Date:

19 December 2008 (Norway)

Genre:

Action | Biography | Drama | History | War

Plot:

The true story about one of the most brilliant saboteurs during World War II and his battle to overcome his inner demons. |

Plot Keywords:

Saboteur | Alcoholic | Nazi Occupation | Symphony | Prisoner

Awards:

7 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Aksel Hennie	...	Max Manus
Agnes Kittelsen	...	Ida Nikoline 'Tikken' Lindebrække
Nicolai Cleve Broch	...	Gregers Gram
Ken Duken	...	Siegfried Fehmer
Christian Rubeck	...	Kolbein Lauring
Knut Joner	...	Gunnar Sønsteby
Mats Eldøen	...	Edvard Tallaksen (as Mads Eldøen)
Kyrre Haugen Sydness	...	Jens Christian Hauge
Viktoria Winge	...	Solveig Johnsrud
Pål Sverre Valheim Hagen	...	Roy Nilsen
Jakob Oftebro	...	Lars Emil Erichsen
Petter Næss	...	Kapt Martin Linge
Ron Donachie	...	Colonel J.S. Wilson
Stig Henrik Hoff	...	Politikapt Eilertsen
Oliver Stokowski	...	Höhler

Also Known As:

Max Manus (International: English title) (festival title) (USA)
Max Manus: Man of War (UK) (DVD title)

Runtime:

Norway:118 min

Country:

Norway | Denmark | Germany

Language:

Norwegian | English | German | Russian

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Certification:

Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Ardkinglas House, Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Company:

B&T Film

Trivia:

The scenes with German soldiers were made with over 1800 extras.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: In the shot after Tallaksen's suicide, Max and Gunnar sit in front of a bakery sign, reading "Baker Andersen", printed with the font "Comic Sans MS". However, this font was not designed until 1994, while this scene took place in the 1940s.

Quotes:

Colonel J.S. Wilson: [from trailer] Why do you want to be a saboteur, Max?
Max Manus: [from trailer] My country was stolen from me, Sir...  and I want it back.

Movie Connections:

References Gone with the Wind (1939)

Foreign film of the year

Although being a Norwagian WWII film, Max Manus has that international appeal because it's about something the whole world experienced.

Following Max and his saboteur friends is a real pleasure and a very realistic depiction of the occupation of Norway. It's the first time i have seen a Norwagian film of this "epic" quality and i hope we get more in the future.

If you have seen a lot of WWII movies don't think this will be just another one. This one gives you a take on the more hidden parts of the war and follows a small resistance group trying to save their small country from one of the biggest empires the world has seen.

So in conclusion i would recommend anyone interested in good foreign films or just good historical films in general.