Lilyhammer (2011– )

A New York mobster goes into hiding in rural Lillehammer in Norway after testifying against his former associates.

Stars:

Steven Van Zandt, Marian Saastad Ottesen, Trond Fausa

Cast

Series cast summary:
Steven Van Zandt	...	Frank Tagliano (8 episodes, 2012)
Marian Saastad Ottesen	...	Sigrid Haugli (8 episodes, 2012)
Trond Fausa	...	Torgeir Lien (8 episodes, 2012)
Steinar Sagen	...	Roar Lien (7 episodes, 2012)
Anne Krigsvoll	...	Laila Hovland (7 episodes, 2012)
Mikael Aksnes-Pehrson	...	Jonas Haugli (7 episodes, 2012)
Kyrre Hellum	...	Geir 'Elvis' Tvedt (5 episodes, 2012)
Sven Nordin	...	Julius Backe (5 episodes, 2012)
Fridtjov Såheim	...	Jan Johansen (5 episodes, 2012)
Tommy Karlsen	...	Arne (5 episodes, 2012)
Tim Ahern	...	Robert Grasso (4 episodes, 2012)
Finn Schau	...	Politimester Arve Østli (4 episodes, 2012)
Greg Canestrari	...	Jerry Delucci (4 episodes, 2012)
Eira Stuedahl	...	Olympia Backe (4 episodes, 2012)
Nasrin Khusrawi	...	Aisha (4 episodes, 2012)
Hamid Karimi	...	Yusuf (4 episodes, 2012)

Storyline

Frank Tagliano (Steven Van Zandt), is a former New York mobster, who after testifying in a trial in the United States, Tagliano joins the witness protection program. Intrigued by the place after watching the Winter Olympics in 1994, he is relocated to Lillehammer in Norway. The transition from being a feared and respected gangster in New York, to becoming an unemployed immigrant in Norway, is not simple. Frank soon discovers that in order to succeed in this rural Norwegian society, he must resort to his old ways.

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Plot Keywords:

norway | van | mob | sopranos | mafia | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

Norway USA

Language:

English Norwegian

Filming Locations:

Lillehammer, Norway

Box Office

Budget:

NOK 34,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rubicon TV AS

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.180 (2012)

User Reviews

Amusing crime drama

I will start with a sentence: it isn't usual American crime drama. Throughout the scenario you will be submerged in Scandinavian culture with their simplicity, beautiful landscapes and people who prefer to keep silent instead of talking things people around already know... and that sounds kinda Sicilian :)

Watched both first series and wow! ... waiting for the next one :)

simply brilliant!

And, yes - I meant "amusing" as it is full with original and interesting Norwegian characters and loaded with comedy elements.

Humm, many will say the name of the real town is Lillehammer, but remember that the name of his dog was Lily - and then the picture is complete.

If you are after blood, whores, drugs and uber violence - these TV series are not probably for you - it is all about being what? hey - watch it!