

Cold Case Hammarskjöld
“Some things have been hidden too long”
Ndola, Northern Rhodesia (currently Zambia), September 18, 1961. Swedish economist and diplomat Dag Hammarskjöld, Secretary General of the UN, dies mysteriously in a plane crash. Decades later, Danish journalist and filmmaker Mads Brügger and Swedish researcher Göran Björkdahl investigate the case in search of definitive closure.
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|---|---|---|
| United States | Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling |
| Australia | DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Cold Case Hammarskjöld
Cold Case Hammarskjöld is a 2019 English-language documentary and history film directed by Mads Brügger. The cast is led by Mads Brügger, Clarinah Mfengu, Saphir Wenzi Mabanza. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
Cold Case Hammarskjöld was produced by Piraya Film, Laika Film & Television, and Associate Directors and made in Belgium and Denmark. It was released on February 7, 2019.
- Director
- Mads Brügger
- Writers
- Mads Brügger
- Release date
- February 7, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, Denmark
- Production
- Piraya Film, Laika Film & Television, Associate Directors
Cold Case Hammarskjöld cast & crew
Cold Case Hammarskjöld was directed by Mads Brügger and written by Mads Brügger.
The cast features Mads Brügger as Self - Investigator, Clarinah Mfengu as Self - Secretary, Saphir Wenzi Mabanza as Self - Secretary, Göran Björkdahl as Self - Investigator, Hilding Björkdahl as Self - Göran's Father, and Margareth Ngulube as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Erik Kaada, cinematography is by Tore Vollan, and it was produced by Peter Engel and Bjarte Mørner Tveit.
Is Cold Case Hammarskjöld worth watching?
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary and history, Cold Case Hammarskjöld is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Cold Case Hammarskjöld

Mads Brügger
Self - Investigator
Clarinah Mfengu
Self - Secretary
Saphir Wenzi Mabanza
Self - Secretary
Göran Björkdahl
Self - Investigator
Hilding Björkdahl
Self - Göran's Father
Margareth Ngulube
Self
Custon Chipoya
Self
Abraham Kunda
Self
Jacob Phiri
Self
John Ngongo
Self
Salomon Mwanza
Self
Safeli Mulenga
Self
Cold Case Hammarskjöld — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cold Case Hammarskjöld in United States?
Cold Case Hammarskjöld is streaming on Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Cold Case Hammarskjöld on Dox Amazon Channel?
Yes — Cold Case Hammarskjöld is currently available on Dox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Cold Case Hammarskjöld in?
Cold Case Hammarskjöld is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Danish, French, Swedish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cold Case Hammarskjöld?
Cold Case Hammarskjöld runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).











