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King's Game

King's Game

20046.91h 47m

Overview

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.

Directed by Nikolaj Arcel
Written by Niels Krause-Kjær, Nikolaj Arcel, Rasmus Heisterberg
Produced by Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen
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Top Cast

Anders W. Berthelsen

Anders W. Berthelsen

Ulrik Torp

Søren Pilmark

Søren Pilmark

Erik Dreier Jensen

Nastja Arcel

Nastja Arcel

Lone Kjeldsen

Nicolas Bro

Nicolas Bro

Henrik Moll

Lars Mikkelsen

Lars Mikkelsen

Peter Schou

Ulf Pilgaard

Ulf Pilgaard

Gunnar Torp

Charlotte Munck

Charlotte Munck

Mette Torp

Lars Brygmann

Lars Brygmann

Mads Kjeldsen

Helle Fagralid

Helle Fagralid

Signe Jonsen

Jesper Langberg

Jesper Langberg

Aksel Bruun

Themes & Keywords

journalistbased on novel or bookdenmarkcopenhagen, denmarkpoliticspoliticianparliamentconspiracyelectiondeathpolitical thriller

About King's Game

King's Game is a thriller, drama film released in 2004 exploring themes of journalist, based on novel or book, denmark, copenhagen, denmark, politics, politician. Directed by Nikolaj Arcel, it stars Anders W. Berthelsen, Søren Pilmark, Nastja Arcel. 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.

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