The King's Choice (2016)
Three Days in April
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.
Director: Erik Poppe
Genre: War, Action, Drama
Runtime: 136 min
Release Date: September 29, 2016
Cast
- Jesper Christensen - King Haakon VII of Norway
- Anders Baasmo Christiansen - Crown Prince Olav of Norway
- Karl Markovics - Curt Bräuer
- Tuva Novotny - Crown Princess Märtha of Norway
- Arthur Hakalahti - Fredrik Seeberg
- Svein Tindberg - Peder Wedel Jarlsberg
- Andreas Lust - Hartvig Pohlman
- Katharina Schüttler - Anneliese Bräuer
- Ketil Høegh - Halvdan Koht
- Gerald Pettersen - Johan Nygaardsvold
Screenplay
- Jim Frazee (Script Consultant)
- Alf R. Jacobsen (Book)
- Jan Trygve Røyneland (Screenplay)
- Harald Rosenløw-Eeg (Screenplay)
Music: Johan Söderqvist
Cinematography: John Christian Rosenlund
Editing: Einar Egeland
Production: Newgrange Pictures, Film i Väst, Zentropa International Sweden, Paradox Produksjon, Nordisk Film Norway, Copenhagen Film Fund
Country: Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Sweden
Language: Dansk, Norsk, svenska, Deutsch
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: no
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
nazi, evacuation, invasion, royal family, wehrmacht, german occupation, king, democracy, air raid, nazi invasion
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The King's Choice about?
- 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.
- Who directed The King's Choice?
- The King's Choice was directed by Erik Poppe.
- Who stars in The King's Choice?
- The King's Choice stars Jesper Christensen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Karl Markovics, Tuva Novotny, Arthur Hakalahti, Svein Tindberg.
- How long is The King's Choice?
- The King's Choice has a runtime of 2h 16m (136 minutes).
- What genre is The King's Choice?
- The King's Choice is a War, Action, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The King's Choice?
- The King's Choice had a budget of $8M.
- How much did The King's Choice gross?
- The King's Choice grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was The King's Choice produced?
- The King's Choice was produced in Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Sweden.
- What are the themes of The King's Choice?
- The themes of The King's Choice include: The Horror of War and Humanity.