Copenhagen
Synopsis
No one knows for sure what transpired when German physicist Werner Heisenberg met with his Jewish Danish counterpart, Niels Bohr, in Copenhagen -- the event became the stuff of modern scientific mythology. Director Howard Davies puts his spin on the momentous meeting that occurred one night in September 1941, during which the longtime friends entered into a dangerous discussion about physics and politics.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Frayn, Howard Davies
- Original Score
- Dominic Muldowney
- Original Title
- Copenhagen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Davies
Michael Frayn, Howard Davies
Dominic Muldowney
Ian Wilson
Kevin Lester
Megan Callaway, Richard Fell, Simon Curtis, Gordon Ronald, Mary Mazur
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Davies
Director
Michael Frayn
Writer
Howard Davies
Writer
Megan Callaway
Producer
Richard Fell
Producer
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
Kevin Lester
Editor
Dominic Muldowney
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Copenhagen
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What is Copenhagen about?
No one knows for sure what transpired when German physicist Werner Heisenberg met with his Jewish Danish counterpart, Niels Bohr, in Copenhagen -- the event became the stuff of modern scientific mythology. Director Howard Davies puts his spin on the momentous meeting that occurred one night in September 1941, during which the longtime friends entered into a dangerous discussion about physics and politics.
Who directed Copenhagen?
Copenhagen was directed by Howard Davies.
Who stars in Copenhagen?
The principal cast of Copenhagen includes Daniel Craig, Stephen Rea, Francesca Annis.
When was Copenhagen released and how long is it?
Copenhagen was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Copenhagen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Copenhagen was composed by Dominic Muldowney.