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Cast
Jesper Christensen
as King Haakon VII of Norway
Anders Baasmo Christiansen
as Crown Prince Olav of Norway
Karl Markovics
as Curt Bräuer
Tuva Novotny
as Crown Princess Märtha of Norway
Arthur Hakalahti
as Fredrik Seeberg
Svein Tindberg
as Peder Wedel Jarlsberg
Andreas Lust
as Hartvig Pohlman
Katharina Schüttler
as Anneliese Bräuer
Ketil Høegh
as Halvdan Koht
Gerald Pettersen
as Johan Nygaardsvold
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2016
Runtime2h 16m
LanguageDanish
Certification12
GenresWar, Action, Drama
Votes176
DirectorErik Poppe
WritersJan Trygve Røyneland, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe King's Choice
About The King's Choice
On 9 April 1940, German soldiers arrive in the city of Oslo. The King of Norway faces a choice that will change his country forever. The King's Choice is a story about the three most dramatic days in Norway's history, the royal family's escape and King Haakon's difficult choice after Nazi Germany's invasion of Norway.
Directed by Erik Poppe, The King's Choice leans on a strong ensemble — Jesper Christensen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Karl Markovics — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 2016.
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