The Heroes of Telemark
“Unarmed and outnumbered, they stunned the world with their incredible victory.”
Synopsis
Set in German-occupied Norway, resistance fighter Knut Straud enlists the reluctant physicist Rolf Pedersen in an effort to destroy the German heavy water production plant in rural Telemark.
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Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Dr. Rolf Pedersen
Richard Harris
Knut Straud
Ulla Jacobsson
Anna Pedersen
Michael Redgrave
Uncle
David Weston
Arne
Anton Diffring
Major Frick
Eric Porter
Terboven
Mervyn Johns
Col. Wilkinson
Jennifer Hilary
Sigrid
Roy Dotrice
Jensen
Barry Jones
Professor Logan
Ralph Michael
Nilssen
Geoffrey Keen
General Bolt
Maurice Denham
Doctor
Wolf Frees
Knippelberg
Robert Ayres
General Courts
Sebastian Breaks
Gunnar
John Golightly
Freddy
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Moffat, Ben Barzman
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- The Heroes of Telemark
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, Norwegian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Benton Film Productions, The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Ivan Moffat, Ben Barzman, Knut Haukelid, John Drummond
Malcolm Arnold
Robert Krasker
Bert Bates
Benjamin Fisz
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Mann
Director
Benjamin Fisz
Producer
Ivan Moffat
Screenplay
Ben Barzman
Screenplay
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Bert Bates
Editor
Gerry Crampton
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heroes of Telemark
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What is The Heroes of Telemark about?
Set in German-occupied Norway, resistance fighter Knut Straud enlists the reluctant physicist Rolf Pedersen in an effort to destroy the German heavy water production plant in rural Telemark.
Who directed The Heroes of Telemark?
The Heroes of Telemark was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in The Heroes of Telemark?
The principal cast of The Heroes of Telemark includes Kirk Douglas, Richard Harris, Ulla Jacobsson, Michael Redgrave, David Weston.
When was The Heroes of Telemark released and how long is it?
The Heroes of Telemark was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heroes of Telemark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heroes of Telemark was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is The Heroes of Telemark based on a book or true story?
The Heroes of Telemark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Knut Haukelid", Novel: "John Drummond".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heroes of Telemark?
The Heroes of Telemark holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).