The Nation's Gambit
En nasjon i sjakk
Synopsis
Norway's Prime Minister is kidnapped by a terrorist who makes only one demand – that the politicians in power play a game of chess over the Prime Minister's life. Each chess piece represents people who work for the state or leaders in society. If the politicians win the game, the prime minister will live, but every piece lost on the chess boards means the loss of a human life. The politicians and their appointed rescue team, the Delta Squad, are faced with an impossible dilemma: can they afford to sacrifice human lives in an attempt to save the Prime Minister? With only 24 hours to win the game and save the prime minister, they have no choice but to play the deadly game.
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Pål Sverre Hagen
Anton Block
Penda Faal
Björk Adekoia Block
Maria Bonnevie
Frøya Lande
Tobias Santelmann
Are Stranger
Jon Øigarden
Viktor Fløysland
Gina Bernhoft Gørvell
Åse Prahner
Glenn André Kaada
Kjetil Rykke
Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes
Ragnhild Fure
Jonas Hoff Oftebro
Tom Myhren
Erland Bakker
Thorvald Astrup
Emil Olafsson
Sven Øen
Martin Karelius Østensen
Bamse
Dino Keljalic
Sasha
Inga Strümke
Ina Tofte
Line Heie Hallem
Solveig Block Lier
Richard Skog
Store-Tom
Jeppe Beck Laursen
Bombe-syver
Marcus Levaag
Glenn Rino Åvik
Release History & Theatrical Window
Oslo Pix Filmfestival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Andreas Andersen
- Screenplay & Story
- Rakel Kraft Biørnstad, Christopher Grøndahl
- Original Score
- Johannes Ringen
- Original Title
- En nasjon i sjakk
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- SF Studios, Stig Og Stein Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Andreas Andersen
Rakel Kraft Biørnstad, Christopher Grøndahl, Johan Høst
Johannes Ringen
John-Erling Holmenes Fredriksen
Kalle Doniselli Gulbrandsen
Stig Hjerkinn Haug, Fredrik Støbakk, Tale Bryn Teigene
Department Leadership Roster
Stig Hjerkinn Haug
Producer
Rakel Kraft Biørnstad
Screenplay
Christopher Grøndahl
Screenplay
Fredrik Støbakk
Producer
Tale Bryn Teigene
Producer
John Andreas Andersen
Director
John-Erling Holmenes Fredriksen
Director of Photography
Johannes Ringen
Original Music Composer
Kalle Doniselli Gulbrandsen
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nation's Gambit
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What is The Nation's Gambit about?
Norway's Prime Minister is kidnapped by a terrorist who makes only one demand – that the politicians in power play a game of chess over the Prime Minister's life. Each chess piece represents people who work for the state or leaders in society. If the politicians win the game, the prime minister will live, but every piece lost on the chess boards means the loss of a human life. The politicians and their appointed rescue team, the Delta Squad, are faced with an impossible dilemma: can they afford to sacrifice human lives in an attempt to save the Prime Minister? With only 24 hours to win the game and save the prime minister, they have no choice but to play the deadly game.
Who directed The Nation's Gambit?
The Nation's Gambit was directed by John Andreas Andersen.
Who stars in The Nation's Gambit?
The principal cast of The Nation's Gambit includes Pål Sverre Hagen, Penda Faal, Maria Bonnevie, Tobias Santelmann, Jon Øigarden.
When was The Nation's Gambit released and how long is it?
The Nation's Gambit was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Nation's Gambit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nation's Gambit was composed by Johannes Ringen.
Is The Nation's Gambit based on a book or true story?
The Nation's Gambit is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johan Høst".