The Heroes of Telemark (1965)
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22% want to see it
(1,842 ratings)
In this tale of espionage and adventure set during World War II, Norway has fallen under Nazi occupation, and a factory is producing "heavy water" (a key ingredient in the manufacture of atomic weapons), under the order of the German military. Knut Straud (Richard Harris), a leading figure… More In this tale of espionage and adventure set during World War II, Norway has fallen under Nazi occupation, and a factory is producing "heavy water" (a key ingredient in the manufacture of atomic weapons), under the order of the German military. Knut Straud (Richard Harris), a leading figure in the Norwegian underground, joins forces with scientist Dr. Rolf Pederson (Kirk Douglas), who is working with British intelligence agents to destroy the factory in hopes of keeping the Atomic Bomb out of Axis hands. However, while originally Straud and Pederson are only supposed to infiltrate the factory as a reconnaissance force while awaiting British troops, the English army is forced to retreat from their plans, leaving the Norwegians to destroy the factory and scuttle a shipment of the "heavy water" all by themselves. Inspired by a true story, The Heroes of Telemark also features Michael Redgrave and Anton Diffring. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Anthony Mann
- Written By
- Ben Barzman, Ivan Moffat
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics
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Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Spy film with spectacular landscapes.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The snowcovered Norwegian fjords and mountains overwhelm the characters and the flat story.
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Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A solid, but unremarkable World War II actioner.
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Cast
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Kirk Douglas
as Dr. Rolf Pederson
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Richard Harris
as Knut Straud
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Ulla Jacobsson
as Anna
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Michael Redgrave
as Uncle
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David Weston
as Arne
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Anton Diffring
as Maj. Frick
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Eric Porter
as Terboven
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Mervyn Johns
as Col. Wilkinson
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Jennifer Hilary
as Sigrid
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Roy Dotrice
as Jensen the Mysterious
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Barry Jones
as Prof. Logan
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Ralph Michael
as Nilssen
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Maurice Denham
as Doctor at Hospital
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Robert Ayres
as Gen. Courts
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William Marlowe
as Claus
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David Davies
as Captain of "Galtesund"
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Karel Stepanek
as Hartmuller
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Elvi Hale
as Mrs. Sandersen
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Gerard Heinz
as Ernardt
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George Murcell
as Sturmfuhrer
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Russell Waters
as Mr. Sandersen
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Annette Andre
as Girl Student
- Grace Arnold
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Sebastian Breaks
as Gunnar
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Faith Brook
as Woman on Bus
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Robert Bruce
as Major
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Howard Douglas
as Galtesund Passenger
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John Golightly
as Freddy
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Philo Hauser
as Businessman
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Alan Howard
as Oli
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Brian Jackson
as Norwegian Naval Attache
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Patrick Jordan
as Henrik
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Geoffrey Keen
as Gen. Bolt
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Brook Williams
as Elinar
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Alf Joint
as German Guard on Ferry
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Joe Powell
as Quislings
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Victor Beaumont
as German Sergeant
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Wolf Frees
as Knippelberg
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Paul Hansard
as German Official
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Jan Conrad
as Watchman in Factory
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Pamela Conway
as Girl in Darkroom
- Terry Plummer
