King's Game (2004)
Starting a new job as a political journalist at a leading newspaper, Ulrik Torp witnesses a brutal struggle for power in the Midparty's ranks -- a struggle that coincides with the charismatic party leader's involvement in a near fatal car accident. A flurry of lies and media speculation surrounds the incident. Gradually, Ulrik unearths a ruthless conspiracy involving the incumbent prime minister.
Director: Nikolaj Arcel
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: August 10, 2004
Cast
- Anders W. Berthelsen - Ulrik Torp
- Søren Pilmark - Erik Dreier Jensen
- Nastja Arcel - Lone Kjeldsen
- Nicolas Bro - Henrik Moll
- Lars Mikkelsen - Peter Schou
- Ulf Pilgaard - Gunnar Torp
- Charlotte Munck - Mette Torp
- Lars Brygmann - Mads Kjeldsen
- Helle Fagralid - Signe Jonsen
- Jesper Langberg - Aksel Bruun
Screenplay
- Niels Krause-Kjær (Novel)
- Nikolaj Arcel (Screenplay)
- Rasmus Heisterberg (Screenplay)
- Anders Huulgaard (Storyboard)
Music: Flemming Nordkrog, Henrik Munck
Cinematography: Rasmus Videbæk
Editing: Mikkel E.G. Nielsen
Production: Nimbus Film
Country: Denmark, Sweden
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Themes
Power and Political Games, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Political Instability and Chaos, Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
journalist, based on novel or book, denmark, copenhagen, denmark, politics, politician, parliament, conspiracy, election, death, political thriller
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King's Game about?
- Starting a new job as a political journalist at a leading newspaper, Ulrik Torp witnesses a brutal struggle for power in the Midparty's ranks -- a struggle that coincides with the charismatic party leader's involvement in a near fatal car accident. A flurry of lies and media speculation surrounds the incident. Gradually, Ulrik unearths a ruthless conspiracy involving the incumbent prime minister.
- Who directed King's Game?
- King's Game was directed by Nikolaj Arcel.
- Who stars in King's Game?
- King's Game stars Anders W. Berthelsen, Søren Pilmark, Nastja Arcel, Nicolas Bro, Lars Mikkelsen, Ulf Pilgaard.
- How long is King's Game?
- King's Game has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is King's Game?
- King's Game is a Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was King's Game produced?
- King's Game was produced in Denmark, Sweden.
- What are the themes of King's Game?
- The themes of King's Game include: Power and Political Games, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Political Instability and Chaos, Reflections on Life and Death.