The Spy
Spionen
“Based on the incredible and true story of Sonja Wigert”
Synopsis
Sonja Wigert, Scandinavia's most acclaimed female movie star, enlists as a spy for Swedish intelligence but ends up becoming entangled with the German Reichskommissar Terboven.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-21
Top Cast
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Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
Sonja Wigert
Rolf Lassgård
Akrell
Alexander Scheer
Josef Terboven
Damien Chapelle
Andor Gellert
Edvin Endre
Patrik
Anders T. Andersen
Knut Wigert
Erik Hivju
Sigvald Hansen
Ingrid Vollan
Carmen Kirsebom
Johan Widerberg
Baron von Gossler
Fredrik Lycke
Finke
Gitte Witt
Vipsen
Julius Feldmeier
Wilhelm Müller-Scheld
Sjur Vatne Brean
Rudolf
Thomas Arnold
Hartmann
Claes Ljungmark
Carl Petersén
Cécile Delberghe
Miss C
Karin Lithman
Hanna
Jakob Diehl
Heinrich Fehlis
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$977K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jens Jonsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Jan Trygve Røyneland, Iselin Theien
- Original Score
- Raf Keunen
- Original Title
- Spionen
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- German, Norwegian, Swedish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $977K
- Production Studios
- 4 1/2, B-Reel Films, Nordisk Film Sweden, Film i Väst, SCOPE Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jens Jonsson
Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Jan Trygve Røyneland, Iselin Theien
Raf Keunen
Anton Mertens
Joakim Pietras
Karin Julsrud, Catho Bach Christensen, Håvard Gjerstad, Håkon Øverås, Turid Øversveen
Department Leadership Roster
Anton Mertens
Director of Photography
Raf Keunen
Original Music Composer
Harald Rosenløw-Eeg
Writer
Jan Trygve Røyneland
Writer
Jens Jonsson
Director
Karin Julsrud
Producer
Catho Bach Christensen
Producer
Joakim Pietras
Editor
Ulrika Sjölin
Costume Design
Håkon Øverås
Producer
Mikael Varhelyi
Production Design
Turid Øversveen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spy about?
Sonja Wigert, Scandinavia's most acclaimed female movie star, enlists as a spy for Swedish intelligence but ends up becoming entangled with the German Reichskommissar Terboven.
Who directed The Spy?
The Spy was directed by Jens Jonsson.
Who stars in The Spy?
The principal cast of The Spy includes Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Rolf Lassgård, Alexander Scheer, Damien Chapelle, Edvin Endre.
When was The Spy released and how long is it?
The Spy was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The Spy make at the box office?
The Spy grossed $977K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Spy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spy was composed by Raf Keunen.
Is The Spy based on a book or true story?
The Spy is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Iselin Theien".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spy?
The Spy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).