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6.9 / 10(55 votes)IMDb20041h 47mDenmark, Sweden

King's Game

Kongekabale

Synopsis

Starting a new job as a political journalist at a leading newspaper, Ulrik Torp witnesses a brutal struggle for power in the Midparty's ranks -- a struggle that coincides with the charismatic party leader's involvement in a near fatal car accident. A flurry of lies and media speculation surrounds the incident. Gradually, Ulrik unearths a ruthless conspiracy involving the incumbent prime minister.

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King's Game (2004) - Trailer HQ - English Subtitles

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-01

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nikolaj Arcel
Screenplay & Story
Nikolaj Arcel, Rasmus Heisterberg
Original Score
Flemming Nordkrog, Henrik Munck
Original Title
Kongekabale
Country of Origin
Denmark, Sweden
Spoken Languages
Danish
Runtime
1h 47m
Production Studios
Nimbus Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nikolaj Arcel

Screenplay & Story

Nikolaj Arcel, Rasmus Heisterberg, Niels Krause-Kjær, Anders Huulgaard

Original Score & Music

Flemming Nordkrog, Henrik Munck

Director of Photography

Rasmus Videbæk

Film Editing

Mikkel E.G. Nielsen

Producers

Bo Ehrhardt, Birgitte Hald, Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Niels Krause-Kjær

Department Leadership Roster

Niels Sejer

Niels Sejer

Production Design

Nikolaj Arcel

Nikolaj Arcel

Director

Rasmus Videbæk

Director of Photography

Mikkel E.G. Nielsen

Mikkel E.G. Nielsen

Editor

Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen

Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen

Producer

Nikolaj Arcel

Nikolaj Arcel

Screenplay

Rasmus Heisterberg

Screenplay

Flemming Nordkrog

Flemming Nordkrog

Original Music Composer

Henrik Munck

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King's Game

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is King's Game about?

Starting a new job as a political journalist at a leading newspaper, Ulrik Torp witnesses a brutal struggle for power in the Midparty's ranks -- a struggle that coincides with the charismatic party leader's involvement in a near fatal car accident. A flurry of lies and media speculation surrounds the incident. Gradually, Ulrik unearths a ruthless conspiracy involving the incumbent prime minister.

Who directed King's Game?

King's Game was directed by Nikolaj Arcel.

Who stars in King's Game?

The principal cast of King's Game includes Anders W. Berthelsen, Søren Pilmark, Nastja Arcel, Nicolas Bro, Lars Mikkelsen.

When was King's Game released and how long is it?

King's Game was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.

Who composed the musical score for King's Game?

The original motion picture soundtrack for King's Game was composed by Flemming Nordkrog, Henrik Munck.

Is King's Game based on a book or true story?

King's Game is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Niels Krause-Kjær".

What is the age rating and content advisory for King's Game?

King's Game holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).