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.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 8 wins & 17 nominations total
- Lotte
- (as Julie Ølgaard)
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Storyline
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- TriviaUpon its release, the film has been sold to over 50 countries - a record for any Norwegian film.
- Goofs(at around 41 mins) 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Weathervane (2011)
I was drawn into this northern world with its interesting people and beautiful natural scenery. What also made this movie stand out was the fast-paced plot with many unusual and unexpected twists. It is the kind of film that has you glued to your seat to see what could possibly happen next to the main character. Roger Brown, the headhunter, becomes headhunted. (But what's the story with the English name??)
No movie is perfect. There were a few plot problems and I have to admit I looked at my watch half way through, despite the fast pace.
Perhaps the film could be faulted for showing only two types of Norwegians: rich sophisticates and yokels (all blond of course). Aren't there any ordinary middle-class people in Norway?
Also, some of the scenes may be too difficult for the squeamish to watch. Not exessive, but just a little over the top.
I'd give this film a higher score, but I am not a fan of the genre. Still, I did enjoy it for what it was and would recommend it to anyone. It's a good movie.
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- Also known as
- The Headhunters
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Box office
- Budget
- NOK 30,300,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,200,010
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $43,013
- Apr 29, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $19,387,088
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
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- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1