The Heroes of Telemark
“Unarmed and outnumbered, they stunned the world with their incredible victory.”
Set in German-occupied Norway, resistance fighter Knut Straud enlists the reluctant physicist Rolf Pedersen in an effort to destroy the German heavy water production plant in rural Telemark.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About The Heroes of Telemark
The Heroes of Telemark is a 1965 English-language action, drama and war film directed by Anthony Mann. The cast is led by Kirk Douglas, Richard Harris, Ulla Jacobsson. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Heroes of Telemark was produced by Benton Film Productions and The Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 12, 1965, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Writers
- Ivan Moffat, Ben Barzman
- Release date
- November 12, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Benton Film Productions, The Rank Organisation
The Heroes of Telemark cast & crew
The Heroes of Telemark was directed by Anthony Mann and written by Ivan Moffat and Ben Barzman.
The cast features Kirk Douglas as Dr. Rolf Pedersen, Richard Harris as Knut Straud, Ulla Jacobsson as Anna Pedersen, Michael Redgrave as Uncle, David Weston as Arne, and Anton Diffring as Major Frick.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Malcolm Arnold, cinematography is by Robert Krasker, and it was produced by Benjamin Fisz.
Is The Heroes of Telemark worth watching?
The Heroes of Telemark holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 181 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 11m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and war, The Heroes of Telemark is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Heroes of Telemark
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Cast of The Heroes of Telemark
Kirk Douglas
Dr. Rolf Pedersen
Richard Harris
Knut Straud
Ulla Jacobsson
Anna Pedersen
Michael Redgrave
Uncle
David Weston
Arne
Anton Diffring
Major Frick
Eric Porter
Terboven
Mervyn Johns
Col. Wilkinson
Jennifer Hilary
Sigrid
Roy Dotrice
Jensen
Barry Jones
Professor Logan
Ralph Michael
Nilssen
The Heroes of Telemark — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Heroes of Telemark in United States?
The Heroes of Telemark is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Heroes of Telemark in?
The Heroes of Telemark is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Norwegian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Heroes of Telemark?
The Heroes of Telemark runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
▸What is The Heroes of Telemark rated?
The Heroes of Telemark is rated U. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 181 ratings.
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