Rent Man of War (2008)
3.6 of 5 from 94 ratings
1h 53min
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- Synopsis:
- What would you do if your country was stolen? How far would you go to get your country back? In a time of war, in a country thrown into chaos one man would dare to fight back! An explosive, adrenaline pumping thrill-ride from start to finish, this is the incredible true story of Max Manus leader of the irrepressible Oslo Gang, whose urban guerrilla war against occupying Nazi Germany helped free their country and establish Max as a living legend. Stunning visual effects combine with an engrossing, absorbing and uniquely moving storyline that will leave you in no doubt that this is one of the greatest war movies of all time.
- Actors:
- Aksel Hennie, Agnes Kittelsen, Nicolai Cleve Broch, Ken Duken, Christian Rubeck, Knut Joner, Mats Eldøen, Kyrre Haugen Sydness, Viktoria Winge, Pål Sverre Hagen, Jakob Oftebro, Petter Naess, Ron Donachie, Stig Henrik Hoff, Oliver Stokowski, Eirik Evjen, Kjersti Holmen, Julia Bache-Wiig, Stig Hoffmeyer, Rolf Kristian Larsen
- Directors:
- Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg
- Writers:
- Thomas Nordseth-Tiller
- Aka:
- Max Manus
- Studio:
- Revolver
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Collections:
- New Waves in Norwegian Cinema, What to watch by country
- Countries:
- Norway
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 15/06/2009
- Run Time:
- 113 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby TrueHD 5.1, Norwegian Dolby TrueHD 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- Bonus:
- Exclusive 45 min Documentary
- Max Manus - Film Reality
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Reviews (1) of Man of War
A Superb Film about Norway's Resistance to the Nazis in WWII - Man of War review by PV
This is a great film which somehow passed under my radar until now.
Fascinating to learn about the resistance against the Nazis by many in Norway, though many collaborated like Quisling, their Nazi puppet leader - and of course so-called neutral Sweden who let 2 million Nazis march through its land to invade and oppress Norway, all while getting rich by supplying Germany with iron ore. Any reparations paid there, Greta?
Anyhoo, the end shows what happens to the real-life people. A tense drama, slightly too long and bloated hence 4 stars not 5. Some odd subtitles (Skottland?)
Watch with THE KING'S CHOICE 2016, and also 1942 Edge of Darkness and 1943 Commandos Strike at Dawn. The Battle for Norway of April 1940 is largely forgotten BUT the Brits and Norwegians and French united to fight for Norway and retook Narvick from the Nazis though then had to leave. It was the first place recaptured from the Nazis in WWII. The Christmas tree is Trafalgar Square London every year is from Norway as thanks for our help in the war - the Norwegian govt and Kind was in Britain, London and training camp in Scotland.
4 stars - a solid historically interesting film
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