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Headhunters

Original title: Hodejegerne
  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
103K
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Headhunters (2011)
An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.
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An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
103K
YOUR RATING
    • Morten Tyldum
    • Ulf Ryberg(screenplay)
    • Lars Gudmestad(screenplay)
    • Jo Nesbø(novel)
  • Stars
    • Aksel Hennie
    • Synnøve Macody Lund
    • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • Morten Tyldum
    • Ulf Ryberg(screenplay)
    • Lars Gudmestad(screenplay)
    • Jo Nesbø(novel)
  • Stars
    • Aksel Hennie
    • Synnøve Macody Lund
    • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 152User reviews
    • 260Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

    Videos2

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    Trailer 2:05
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    UK Version
    Trailer 1:31
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    Photos75

    Aksel Hennie in Headhunters (2011)
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Headhunters (2011)
    Morten Tyldum in Headhunters (2011)
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Headhunters (2011)
    Aksel Hennie in Headhunters (2011)
    Aksel Hennie in Headhunters (2011)
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Synnøve Macody Lund in Headhunters (2011)
    Aksel Hennie in Headhunters (2011)
    Eivind Sander in Headhunters (2011)
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    Aksel Hennie
    Aksel Hennie
    • Roger
    Synnøve Macody Lund
    Synnøve Macody Lund
    • Diana
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • Clas Greve
    Julie R. Ølgaard
    Julie R. Ølgaard
    • Lotte
    • (as Julie Ølgaard)
    Eivind Sander
    Eivind Sander
    • Ove Kjikerud
    Kyrre Haugen Sydness
    Kyrre Haugen Sydness
    • Lander
    Valentina Alexeeva
    Valentina Alexeeva
    • Natasja
    Reidar Sørensen
    Reidar Sørensen
    • Brede Sperre
    Nils Jørgen Kaalstad
    Nils Jørgen Kaalstad
    • Stig
    Joachim Rafaelsen
    • Brugd
    Mats Mogeland
    • Sunded
    Gunnar Skramstad Johnsen
    • Monsen 1
    Lars Skramstad Johnsen
    • Monsen 2
    Signe Tynning
    • TV-vertinne
    Nils Gunnar Lie
    • TV-vert
    Baard Owe
    Baard Owe
    • Sindre Aa
    Sondre Abel
    • Økonomisjef
    Morten Hennie
    • Styreformann
      • Morten Tyldum
      • Ulf Ryberg(screenplay)
      • Lars Gudmestad(screenplay)
      • Jo Nesbø(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Upon its release, the film has been sold to over 50 countries - a record for any Norwegian film.
    • Goofs
      After Roger Brown has pulled Ove from the lake and they both are in the car, driving to Ove's place, Ove is still dizzy and disoriented and keeps falling on Roger's shoulder. At one point, Roger pushes him away, Ove pukes a little, and then you see a hand pat Ove on the shoulder. That hand came from back seat, and doesn't belong to either Roger or Ove.
    • Quotes

      [First lines]

      Roger: Rule #1: Make sure you know everything about those you visit. 2: Never spend more than 10 minutes. Every extra minute increases the chance of someone returning home unexpectedly. 3: Do not leave DNA traces. 4: Don't waste time getting an expensive reproduction. Even a simple forgery will go unnoticed for weeks. 5: Sooner or later, one of two things will happen. You find a work of art so valuable that you never need to worry again, or... you'll get caught.

    • Connections
      Featured in Weathervane (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Weathervane
      Performed by Weathervane (Jimmy Gnecco & Pål Waaktaar)

      Lyrics by Pål Waaktaar

    User reviews152

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    9/10
    You rarely get a movie this good
    Wow. It has been a long time since I've seen a movie this good. The movie tells the story of Roger Brown, a headhunter who also has a side job as an art thief. His latest job goes wrong and things get out of control from there on. If I give any more of the plot, I will spoil the movie for you. And trust me, you don't want that. A big part of what I enjoyed about the movie is watching how crazy things go for Roger.

    Apart from the very intelligent story, what really makes the film standout is the character development, especially for the main character Roger Brown played excellently by Aksel Hennie. You start of seeing him one way, but by the end of the movie, your perception of him will definitely change. He goes through a lot (and I mean A LOT) in the movie. While watching the movie I kept thinking, "Man, give this guy a break". The intelligent story has a whole lot of heart as well.

    The acting was top notch from the 2 main actors, Aksel Hennie and Nikolaj Coaster-Waldau (who you may know as Jaime Lannister from Game of Thrones). Synnøve Macody Lund who play Roger's wife Diana is beautifully good too. I hope she gets more prominent roles after this.

    This is one movie you shouldn't miss. There's a Hollywood version in the making but it would be very hard top this original.
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    • thebackofmyhouse
    • Jan 19, 2012

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 2011 (Norway)
      • Norway
      • Sweden
      • Denmark
      • Germany
    • Official sites
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      • Norwegian
      • Danish
      • Russian
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Uranienborg, Oslo, Norway
    • Production companies
      • Friland Produksjon
      • Yellow Bird
      • Friland
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    • 1 hour 40 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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