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NOKAS

NOKAS

20106.21h 27m

Overview

On the 5th of April 2004, the greatest bank robbery in Norwegian history was carried out in Stavanger. The events are seen through the eyes of those who were directly involved – the bank robbers, police officers and employees of the firm. The film is based on testimonies of eye-witnesses and unfolds in the places where the attack took place.

Directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg
Written by Christopher Grøndahl, Øyvind Steensen
Produced by Jan Aksel Angeltvedt
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Top Cast

Frode Winther

Frode Winther

Kjell Alrich Schumann

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Morten Wold Larsen

Arne Sigve Klungland

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Thomas Berhane

Mikael

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Kenneth Marcel D'Offay

Ridvan Halimi

André Eriksen

André Eriksen

Thor

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Francis Gamble

Axel

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Edwin Gustoff

Lars Erik Andersen

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Geir Høiseth

Erling Havnå

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Jeton Jajovski

Jusuf Hani

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Lirik Sahiti

Ismael

Themes & Keywords

robberypolicebased on true storynorwayheistshootoutpolice officer killedtrue crimeburning truck

About NOKAS

NOKAS is a action, crime, drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of robbery, police, based on true story, norway, heist, shootout. Directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, it stars Frode Winther, Morten Wold Larsen, Thomas Berhane. On the 5th of April 2004, the greatest bank robbery in Norwegian history was carried out in Stavanger. The events are seen through the eyes of those who were directly involved – the bank robbers, police officers and employees of the firm. The film is based on testimonies of eye-witnesses and unfolds in the places where the attack took place.

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