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The Last King

Original title: Birkebeinerne
  • 20162016
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
7.2K
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Jakob Oftebro and Kristofer Hivju in The Last King (2016)
In civil war-ravaged Norway, the King, aided by rebel group the Birch Legs, fights for survival against the Church's Bishopsmen, who seek to supplant the throne. On his deathbed after falling ill, the King soon welcomes a son, born in secrecy, as half the Kingdom wants him dead. Tasked with guarding the only remaining heir to the throne, two Birch Legs warriors, Skjervald (Oftebro) and Torstein (Hivju), escape with the infant and must traverse treacherous landscapes to protect their future King.
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In the year 1206 Norway is raged by civil war. The King's illegitimate infant son, Håkon Håkonsson, which half the kingdom wants killed off, is guarded in secrecy by two men. A story which c... Read allIn the year 1206 Norway is raged by civil war. The King's illegitimate infant son, Håkon Håkonsson, which half the kingdom wants killed off, is guarded in secrecy by two men. A story which changed the course of the country's history.In the year 1206 Norway is raged by civil war. The King's illegitimate infant son, Håkon Håkonsson, which half the kingdom wants killed off, is guarded in secrecy by two men. A story which changed the course of the country's history.
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7.2K
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  • Director
    • Nils Gaup
  • Writer
    • Ravn Lanesskog
  • Stars
    • Jakob Oftebro
    • Kristofer Hivju
    • Torkel Dommersnes Soldal
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nils Gaup
  • Writer
    • Ravn Lanesskog
  • Stars
    • Jakob Oftebro
    • Kristofer Hivju
    • Torkel Dommersnes Soldal
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Kristofer Hivju and Torkel Dommersnes Soldal in The Last King (2016)
    Jakob Oftebro in The Last King (2016)
    Kristofer Hivju, Ane Ulimoen Øverli, and Jonathan Oskar Dahlgren in The Last King (2016)
    Jakob Oftebro and Kristofer Hivju in The Last King (2016)
    Jakob Oftebro, Kristofer Hivju, and Jonathan Oskar Dahlgren in The Last King (2016)
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    Thea Sofie Loch Næss and Torkel Dommersnes Soldal in The Last King (2016)
    Thorbjørn Harr, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, and Torkel Dommersnes Soldal in The Last King (2016)
    Thorbjørn Harr in The Last King (2016)
    Kristofer Hivju and Ane Ulimoen Øverli in The Last King (2016)
    Pål Sverre Hagen and Thea Sofie Loch Næss in The Last King (2016)

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    Jakob Oftebro
    Jakob Oftebro
    • Skjervaldas Skjervald
    Kristofer Hivju
    Kristofer Hivju
    • Torsteinas Torstein
    Torkel Dommersnes Soldal
    • Egilas Egil
    • (as Torkel D. Soldal)
    Ane Ulimoen Øverli
    Ane Ulimoen Øverli
    • Ingaas Inga
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    • Ormas Orm
    Pål Sverre Hagen
    Pål Sverre Hagen
    • Gisleas Gisle
    Åsmund Brede Eike
    Åsmund Brede Eike
    • Staleas Stale
    • (as Åsmund-Brede Eike)
    Thorbjørn Harr
    Thorbjørn Harr
    • Ingeas Inge
    Thea Sofie Loch Næss
    Thea Sofie Loch Næss
    • Kristinas Kristin
    Jeppe Beck Laursen
    Jeppe Beck Laursen
    • Audunas Audun
    Fridtjov Såheim
    Fridtjov Såheim
    • Gardas Gard
    Bjørn Sundquist
    Bjørn Sundquist
    • Chancelloras Chancellor
    Jonathan Oskar Dahlgren
    • Baby Håkon Håkonsonas Baby Håkon Håkonson
    Ravn Lanesskog
    • Lodinas Lodin
    Benjamin Helstad
    Benjamin Helstad
    • King Håkonas King Håkon
    Stig Henrik Hoff
    Stig Henrik Hoff
    • Erlendas Erlend
    Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
    Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
    • Ylvaas Ylva
    • (as Inga Lilleaas)
    Lia Boysen
    Lia Boysen
    • Queen Margreteas Queen Margrete
    • Director
      • Nils Gaup
    • Writer
      • Ravn Lanesskog
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      One of the publicity stills from the movie, which is shown on the back of the disc case and in the disc menu, is a recreation of the famous painting "Birkebeinerne på Ski over Fjeldet med Kongsbarnet" by Knud Bergslien. This painting is now housed in the Holmenkollen Ski Museum in Oslo, and shows the two rescuers on skis; one is holding an axe in one hand and cradling the infant in the other arm, and the other rescuer is holding a spear with both hands.
    • Goofs
      The Norwegian coat of arms (a golden lion wearing a crown and holding an axe) appears throughout the movie, which takes place in and around 1204. However, the coat of arms did not exist in this form until approximately 1280.
    • Quotes

      Orm: There is a boy... of royal blood. Where is he hidden?

      Skjervald: I don't know what you're talking about.

      Orm: Do you care so little for your family, that you would sacrifice their lives... for a dead king?

    • Crazy credits
      Quote at end of credits: "The difference between a novelist and a historian is this: that the former tells lies deliberately and for the fun of it; the historian tells lies and imagines he is telling the truth"
    • Soundtracks
      Bifröst
      Vocals by Helene Bøksle
      Written by Gaute Storaas, Cecilie Larsen and Helene Bøksle
      Composed by Gaute Storaas and performed by Bratislava Symphony Orchestra
      ©(p) 2016 Lydmuren

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Very Entertaining! Stays true to history, with a few minor changes
    As I am a huge fan of my country's history, this film was right up my alley. All the historical elements of the film are excellently portrayed. A few historical facts were changed a little, but not so much that it ruins the film. The changes work. The more fictional parts of the film are also very good.

    The acting is also very nice. Main actors Kristofer Hivju and Jakob Oftebro have a lot of good chemistry and work well off each other. The other actors do a good job too.

    The cinematography is wonderful. Beautiful shots of the Norwegian wilderness make this a spectacular viewing experience.

    All in all, this film is excellent!
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    • mcmivc
    • Feb 21, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Norway
      • Denmark
      • Sweden
      • Ireland
      • Hungary
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • Norwegian
    • Also known as
      • Den siste konungen
    • Filming locations
      • Lillehammer, Norway
    • Production companies
      • Newgrange Pictures
      • Nordisk Film Production
      • Paradox Film 3
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • NOK 45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,905
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,599
      • Jun 19, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,705,618
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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