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Headhunters

Original title: Hodejegerne
  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
108K
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Headhunters (2011)
An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.
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An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.

  • Director
    • Morten Tyldum
  • Writers
    • Ulf Ryberg
    • Lars Gudmestad
    • Jo Nesbø
  • Stars
    • Aksel Hennie
    • Synnøve Macody Lund
    • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    108K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Morten Tyldum
    • Writers
      • Ulf Ryberg
      • Lars Gudmestad
      • Jo Nesbø
    • Stars
      • Aksel Hennie
      • Synnøve Macody Lund
      • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • 160User reviews
    • 261Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 8 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:31
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    Aksel Hennie
    Aksel Hennie
    • Roger
    Synnøve Macody Lund
    Synnøve Macody Lund
    • Diana
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • Clas Greve
    Julie R. Ølgaard
    Julie R. Ølgaard
    • Lotte
    • (as Julie Ølgaard)
    Eivind Sander
    Eivind Sander
    • Ove Kjikerud
    Kyrre Haugen Sydness
    Kyrre Haugen Sydness
    • Lander
    Valentina Alexeeva
    Valentina Alexeeva
    • Natasja
    Reidar Sørensen
    Reidar Sørensen
    • Brede Sperre
    Nils Jørgen Kaalstad
    Nils Jørgen Kaalstad
    • Stig
    Joachim Rafaelsen
    • Brugd
    Mats Mogeland
    • Sunded
    Gunnar Skramstad Johnsen
    • Monsen 1
    Lars Skramstad Johnsen
    • Monsen 2
    Signe Tynning
    • TV-vertinne
    Nils Gunnar Lie
    • TV-vert
    Baard Owe
    Baard Owe
    • Sindre Aa
    Sondre Abel
    • Økonomisjef
    Morten Hennie
    • Styreformann
    • Director
      • Morten Tyldum
    • Writers
      • Ulf Ryberg
      • Lars Gudmestad
      • Jo Nesbø
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Upon its release, the film has been sold to over 50 countries - a record for any Norwegian film.
    • Goofs
      (at around 41 mins) After Roger Brown has pulled Ove from the lake and they both are in the car, driving to Ove's place, Ove is still dizzy and disoriented and keeps falling on Roger's shoulder. At one point, Roger pushes him away, Ove pukes a little, and then you see a hand pat Ove on the shoulder. That hand came from back seat, and doesn't belong to either Roger or Ove.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Roger: Rule #1: Make sure you know everything about those you visit. 2: Never spend more than 10 minutes. Every extra minute increases the chance of someone returning home unexpectedly. 3: Do not leave DNA traces. 4: Don't waste time getting an expensive reproduction. Even a simple forgery will go unnoticed for weeks. 5: Sooner or later, one of two things will happen. You find a work of art so valuable that you never need to worry again, or... you'll get caught.

    • Connections
      Featured in Weathervane (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Weathervane
      Performed by Weathervane (Jimmy Gnecco & Pål Waaktaar)

      Lyrics by Pål Waaktaar

    User reviews160

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    Featured review
    7/10
    Norwegian crime thriller with twists
    Dark Scandinavian crime movies being all the rage lately, this intelligent, action-packed thriller didn't disappoint. I went into the film without reading the book or indeed knowing a single thing about the film. I enjoyed it.

    I was drawn into this northern world with its interesting people and beautiful natural scenery. What also made this movie stand out was the fast-paced plot with many unusual and unexpected twists. It is the kind of film that has you glued to your seat to see what could possibly happen next to the main character. Roger Brown, the headhunter, becomes headhunted. (But what's the story with the English name??)

    No movie is perfect. There were a few plot problems and I have to admit I looked at my watch half way through, despite the fast pace.

    Perhaps the film could be faulted for showing only two types of Norwegians: rich sophisticates and yokels (all blond of course). Aren't there any ordinary middle-class people in Norway?

    Also, some of the scenes may be too difficult for the squeamish to watch. Not exessive, but just a little over the top.

    I'd give this film a higher score, but I am not a fan of the genre. Still, I did enjoy it for what it was and would recommend it to anyone. It's a good movie.
    • Laakbaar
    • Apr 14, 2012
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    • Release date
      • August 26, 2011 (Norway)
    • Countries of origin
      • Norway
      • Sweden
      • Denmark
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Norwegian
      • Danish
      • Russian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Headhunters
    • Filming locations
      • Uranienborg, Oslo, Norway
    • Production companies
      • Friland Produksjon
      • Yellow Bird
      • Friland
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • NOK 30,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,200,010
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $43,013
      • Apr 29, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,387,088
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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