A Hijacking
Kapringen
Synopsis
Tensions are high after a Danish freighter is captured and held for ransom by Somali pirates, leading to weeks of high-stakes negotiations – and an escalating potential for explosive violence.
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A Hijacking - Official UK trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-21
Top Cast
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Pilou Asbæk
Mikkel Hartmann
Søren Malling
Peter C. Ludvigsen
Dar Salim
Lars Vestergaard
Roland Møller
Jan Sørensen
Gary Skjoldmose Porter
Connor Julian
Abdihakin Asgar
Omar
Amalie Ihle Alstrup
Maria Hartmann
Amalie Vulff Andersen
Kamilla Hartmann
Linda Laursen
Anette Ludvigsen
Keith Pearson
Kaptajn
Allan Arnby
Niels Giversen
Bettina Schjerlund
Jytte
Derrick Dharmakan
Sømand
Juma Mvita
Sømand
Min Kyan "Thura" Aung
Sømand
Karim Chakera
Sømand
Abdi Rashid Yusuf
Pirat
Abdullah Jamal Mohamed
Pirat
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 4, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 20, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tobias Lindholm
- Screenplay & Story
- Tobias Lindholm
- Original Score
- Hildur Guðnadóttir
- Original Title
- Kapringen
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Japanese, Somali, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- DR, Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tobias Lindholm
Tobias Lindholm
Hildur Guðnadóttir
Magnus Nordenhof Jønck
Adam Nielsen
Lena Haugaard, Henrik Zein, Tomas Radoor, Thomas Heinesen, Rene Ezra
Department Leadership Roster
Tobias Lindholm
Writer
Adam Nielsen
Editor
Tomas Radoor
Producer
Magnus Nordenhof Jønck
Director of Photography
Tobias Lindholm
Director
Thomas Greve
Production Design
Hildur Guðnadóttir
Original Music Composer
Rene Ezra
Producer
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Hijacking
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What is A Hijacking about?
Tensions are high after a Danish freighter is captured and held for ransom by Somali pirates, leading to weeks of high-stakes negotiations – and an escalating potential for explosive violence.
Who directed A Hijacking?
A Hijacking was directed by Tobias Lindholm.
Who stars in A Hijacking?
The principal cast of A Hijacking includes Pilou Asbæk, Søren Malling, Dar Salim, Roland Møller, Gary Skjoldmose Porter.
When was A Hijacking released and how long is it?
A Hijacking was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for A Hijacking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Hijacking was composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Hijacking?
A Hijacking holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).