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The Last King

The Last King

A story of legendary bravery

20165.71h 39m

Overview

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.

Directed by Nils Gaup
Written by Ravn Lanesskog, Finn Gjerdrum
Produced by Finn Gjerdrum, Stein B. Kvae
Box OfficeBudget: $5.2M0

Top Cast

Jakob Oftebro

Jakob Oftebro

Skjervald

Kristofer Hivju

Kristofer Hivju

Torstein

Pål Sverre Hagen

Pål Sverre Hagen

Gisle

Thorbjørn Harr

Thorbjørn Harr

Inge

Nikolaj Lie Kaas

Nikolaj Lie Kaas

Orm

Ane Ulimoen Øverli

Ane Ulimoen Øverli

Inga

Søren Pilmark

Søren Pilmark

Bishop

Bjørn Sundquist

Bjørn Sundquist

Chancellor

Åsmund Brede Eike

Åsmund Brede Eike

Stale

Thea Sofie Loch Næss

Thea Sofie Loch Næss

Kristin

Themes & Keywords

civil warkingdomnorwaysnowski13th centurybaby king

About The Last King

The Last King is a action, adventure, drama, history film released in 2016 exploring themes of civil war, kingdom, norway, snow, ski, 13th century. Directed by Nils Gaup, it stars Jakob Oftebro, Kristofer Hivju, Pål Sverre Hagen. 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.

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