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6.6 / 10(52 votes)IMDbPG-1320091h 33mSweden, Germany

Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms

Johan Falk: Vapenbröder

Synopsis

John Falk is on a routine mission with the Gothenburg police special unit GSI. With the help of a Norwegian undercover police and a civilian infiltrator in one of Gothenburg's heaviest criminal gangs, the GSI are trying buy six assault rifles and thus get them off the street. But suddenly everything changes when a new unknown player suddenly and immediately wants to buy not only those weapons but even more, including armor-piercing shells. GSI realizes that this can not be any ordinary robbers. Someone will start a war on the streets of Gothenburg. At the same time as the situation gets more and more complicated for John Falk's infiltrator Frank Wagner when the leader of the gang he infiltrated realize that one of his own leaking to the police.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 22, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Anders Nilsson
Screenplay & Story
Fredrik T Olsson, Anders Nilsson
Original Score
Bengt Nilsson
Original Title
Johan Falk: Vapenbröder
Country of Origin
Sweden, Germany
Spoken Languages
English, Swedish, Serbian, Norwegian
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
Nordisk Film Denmark, TV4, Film i Väst, ZDF

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Anders Nilsson

Screenplay & Story

Fredrik T Olsson, Anders Nilsson

Original Score & Music

Bengt Nilsson

Director of Photography

Per-Arne Svensson

Film Editing

Marianne Lindekrantz

Producers

Joakim Hansson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Anders Nilsson

Department Leadership Roster

Anders Nilsson

Anders Nilsson

Director

Fredrik T Olsson

Writer

Joakim Hansson

Producer

Per-Arne Svensson

Director of Photography

Bengt Nilsson

Original Music Composer

Marianne Lindekrantz

Editor

Dave Marshall

Production Design

Marie Flyckt

Marie Flyckt

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms

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

What is Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms about?

John Falk is on a routine mission with the Gothenburg police special unit GSI. With the help of a Norwegian undercover police and a civilian infiltrator in one of Gothenburg's heaviest criminal gangs, the GSI are trying buy six assault rifles and thus get them off the street. But suddenly everything changes when a new unknown player suddenly and immediately wants to buy not only those weapons but even more, including armor-piercing shells. GSI realizes that this can not be any ordinary robbers. Someone will start a war on the streets of Gothenburg. At the same time as the situation gets more and more complicated for John Falk's infiltrator Frank Wagner when the leader of the gang he infiltrated realize that one of his own leaking to the police.

Who directed Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms?

Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms was directed by Anders Nilsson.

Who stars in Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms?

The principal cast of Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms includes Jakob Eklund, Joel Kinnaman, Mikael Tornving, Jacqueline Ramel, Jens Hultén.

When was Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms released and how long is it?

Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

Who composed the musical score for Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms was composed by Bengt Nilsson.

Is Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms based on a book or true story?

Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Anders Nilsson".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms?

Johan Falk: Brothers in Arms holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).