Nine Lives
Ni liv
Synopsis
The movie takes place during World War II and depicts the true story of Jan Baalsruds amazing escape from the German army from the coast of Northern Norway and across the border to the neutral country Sweden.
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Jack Fjeldstad
Jan Baalsrud
Henny Moan
Agnes
Alf Malland
Martin
Joachim Holst-Jensen
Bestefar
Lydia Opøien
Jordmoren
Edvard Drabløs
Skolelæreren
Sverre Hansen
Skomakeren
Rolf Søder
Sigurd Eskeland
Ottar Wicklund
Henrik
Olav Nordrå
Konrad
Alf Ramsøy
Ivar, kjelketrekker
Jens Bolling
Alfred, kjelketrekker
Per Bronken
Ole, kjelketrekker
Grete Nordrå
Stenografen
Lillebil Nordrum
Sykepleiersken
Erik Melbye Brekke
En tysk soldat
Mette Møller
Danserinnen
Lars Andreas Larssen
Amund, kjelketrekker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Skouen
- Screenplay & Story
- David Howarth, Arne Skouen
- Original Score
- Gunnar Sønstevold
- Original Title
- Ni liv
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Nordsjøfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Skouen
David Howarth, Arne Skouen
Gunnar Sønstevold
Ragnar Sørensen
Bjørn Breigutu
Arne Skouen
Department Leadership Roster
Arne Skouen
Director
Arne Skouen
Writer
Bjørn Breigutu
Editor
Arne Skouen
Producer
Ragnar Sørensen
Director of Photography
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War: World War II
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nine Lives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nine Lives about?
The movie takes place during World War II and depicts the true story of Jan Baalsruds amazing escape from the German army from the coast of Northern Norway and across the border to the neutral country Sweden.
Who directed Nine Lives?
Nine Lives was directed by Arne Skouen.
Who stars in Nine Lives?
The principal cast of Nine Lives includes Jack Fjeldstad, Henny Moan, Alf Malland, Joachim Holst-Jensen, Lydia Opøien.
When was Nine Lives released and how long is it?
Nine Lives was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Nine Lives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nine Lives was composed by Gunnar Sønstevold.
Is Nine Lives based on a book or true story?
Nine Lives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Howarth".