Emergency Landing
Nødlanding
Synopsis
An American bomber is shot down on the Norwegian coast during World War II. The airmen bail out and land at different locations. In spite of the German search for them, the Norwegian resistance picks them up and hides them in the attic of the local church, a center of operations. Things become tense, however, when the hideout is spotted by a notorious collaborator, and soon the protagonist, Hans, has to get the airmen to Sweden.
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Henki Kolstad
Hans
Jack Kennedy
Captain Eddie
Randi Kolstad
Kristin
Bjarne Andersen
Stråmannen
Jens Bolling
Knut
Einar Vaage
Edvartsen, kirketjener
Samuel Matlowsky
Leo, sergeant
Lee Payant
Fiorello, 2nd lt.
John Robbins
Don, sergeant
Lee Zimmer
Steve, sergeant
Chris Bugge
Mart, 1st lt.
Joachim Holst-Jensen
Willie, presten
Svein Byhring
Småen
Helge Essmar
Telefonarbeideren
Jack Fjeldstad
Tormod, sykebilsjåføren
Turid Haaland
Telefonarb.kona
Olav Storm Iversen
Skipper på skøyte
Marit Klæbo
Maja
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Skouen
- Screenplay & Story
- Arne Skouen, Colbjörn Helander
- Original Score
- Gunnar Sønstevold
- Original Title
- Nødlanding
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Norsk Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Skouen
Arne Skouen, Colbjörn Helander
Gunnar Sønstevold
Per Jonson
Jan Erik Düring
Department Leadership Roster
Per Jonson
Director of Photography
Arne Skouen
Writer
Arne Skouen
Director
Colbjörn Helander
Writer
Jan Erik Düring
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Landing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emergency Landing about?
An American bomber is shot down on the Norwegian coast during World War II. The airmen bail out and land at different locations. In spite of the German search for them, the Norwegian resistance picks them up and hides them in the attic of the local church, a center of operations. Things become tense, however, when the hideout is spotted by a notorious collaborator, and soon the protagonist, Hans, has to get the airmen to Sweden.
Who directed Emergency Landing?
Emergency Landing was directed by Arne Skouen.
Who stars in Emergency Landing?
The principal cast of Emergency Landing includes Henki Kolstad, Jack Kennedy, Randi Kolstad, Bjarne Andersen, Jens Bolling.
When was Emergency Landing released and how long is it?
Emergency Landing was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Emergency Landing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emergency Landing was composed by Gunnar Sønstevold.