The Last King (2016)

A story of legendary bravery

The Last King (2016) poster

Norway, 1204. A civil war between the birkebeiners —the king's men— and the baglers —supporters of the Norwegian aristocracy and the Church— ravages the country. Two men must protect a baby, the illegitimate son of King Håkon, who will be the future king and peacemaker, from those who want to kill him.

Director: Nils Gaup
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gaute Storaas
Cinematography: Peter Mokrosinski
Editing: Thomas Täng, Christoffer Heie
Production: Proton Cinema, Newgrange Pictures, Paradox Produksjon, Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Norway
Language: Dansk, Latin, Norsk, svenska
Budget: $5M
Original Language: no

Themes

Middle Ages: Knights and Castles, Epic Historical Stories

Keywords

civil war, kingdom, norway, snow, ski, 13th century, baby king

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last King about?
Norway, 1204. A civil war between the birkebeiners —the king's men— and the baglers —supporters of the Norwegian aristocracy and the Church— ravages the country. Two men must protect a baby, the illegitimate son of King Håkon, who will be the future king and peacemaker, from those who want to kill him.
Who directed The Last King?
The Last King was directed by Nils Gaup.
Who stars in The Last King?
The Last King stars Jakob Oftebro, Kristofer Hivju, Pål Sverre Hagen, Thorbjørn Harr, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Ane Ulimoen Øverli.
How long is The Last King?
The Last King has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is The Last King?
The Last King is a Action, Adventure, Drama, History film.
What is the budget of The Last King?
The Last King had a budget of $5M.
Where was The Last King produced?
The Last King was produced in Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Norway.
What are the themes of The Last King?
The themes of The Last King include: Middle Ages: Knights and Castles, Epic Historical Stories.