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Max Manus: Man of War (2008)

7.120081h 58mNO
HistoryWarActionCrime

Directed by Espen Sandberg

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

1h 58m

Language

NO

Release

December 18, 2008

Director

Espen Sandberg

Official Trailer

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Overview

Max Manus is a Norwegian 2008 biographic war film based on the real events of the life of resistance fighter Max Manus (1914–96), after his contribution in the Winter War against the Soviet Union. The story follows Manus through the outbreak of World War II in Norway until peacetime in 1945.

Cast

Aksel Hennie

Aksel Hennie

Max Manus

Agnes Kittelsen

Agnes Kittelsen

Ida Nikoline 'Tikken' Lindebrække

Nicolai Cleve Broch

Nicolai Cleve Broch

Gregers Gram

Christian Rubeck

Christian Rubeck

Kolbein Lauring

Julia Bache-Wiig

Julia Bache-Wiig

Sykesøster Liv

Kyrre Haugen Sydness

Kyrre Haugen Sydness

Jens Christian Hauge

Eirik Evjen

Eirik Evjen

Sigurd Jacobsen

Knut Joner

Knut Joner

Gunnar Sønsteby

Jakob Oftebro

Jakob Oftebro

Lars Emil Erichsen

Pål Sverre Hagen

Pål Sverre Hagen

Roy Nilsen

Mats Eldøen

Mats Eldøen

Edvard Tallaksen

Ken Duken

Ken Duken

Siegfried Fehmer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Max Manus: Man of War (2008), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Max Manus is a Norwegian 2008 biographic war film based on the real events of the life of resistance fighter Max Manus (1914–96), after his contribution in the Winter War against the Soviet Union. The story follows Manus through the outbreak of World War II in Norway until peacetime in 1945.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Max Manus: Man of War. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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