Hamsun (1996) Movie Guide, Cast, Credits & Where To Watch

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Hamsun Overview

Knut Hamsun is Norway's most famous and admired author. Ever since he was young he has hated the English for the starvation they caused Norway during WWI. When the Germans occupy Norway 9 April 1940 he welcomes them and the protection they can give from Great Britain. He supports the national socialist ideals, but opposes the way these ideals are turned into action - that Norwegians are jailed and executed. His wife Marie travels in Germany during the war as a sign of support from Knut and herself.

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Hamsun Details

User Rating
6.8
Running Time
159
Tagline
They were worshipped as national saints. Hated as traitors. Their marriage spanned from the worst kind of betrayal to the greatest love...
Original Title
Hamsun
Release Date
1996-04-19 00:00:00
Budget
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Hamsun Career and Cast Highlights

Key credits listed on this page include Jan Troell, Per Olov Enquist, Thorkild Hansen, Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Anette Hoff, Jesper Christensen, and Edgar Selge.

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