Hodejegerne

"The hunt is on."

Aug 26 2011 R 1h 36m
Action, Crime, Thriller

An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.

Plot

Roger is a human resources manager in a large company and has a wonderful home and a beautiful wife, Dian who owns an art gallery. But he lives in greater luxury than he should. In order to continue this, he has a second job; art theft. Diana introduces him to Clas, a former executive for GPS tech company, who wants to work for Pathfinder, whom Roger is recruiting for. In addition to being the perfect candidate for the job at Roger's company, he is the owner of a very valuable painting. Roger seeks the opportunity and immediately begins to plan his greatest hit. But what Clas encounters in his home will put him in a very difficult way to return.

Written by

Ulf Ryberg, Lars Gudmestad, Jo Nesbø

Directed by

Morten Tyldum

Production Countries

Norway

Production Companies

ARD/Degeto Film, Friland, Yellow Bird, Nordisk Film

Languages

Norsk, English, Dansk

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award8 wins & 17 nominations total

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7.5 out of 10
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72
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