The Middle Man
“Death is a hard way to make a living.”
Synopsis
Frank Farrelli takes on the job as a middle man in the God-forsaken town of Karmack, USA, a community in a depression so deep that they need a middle man to professionally communicate more of the bad news.
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-07
Top Cast
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Pål Sverre Hagen
Frank
Tuva Novotny
Blenda
Nina Andresen-Borud
Frank's Mother
Aksel Hennie
Arthur Clintstone
Trond Fausa Aurvåg
Bob Spencer
Kenneth Welsh
Mr. Miller
Nicolas Bro
Pastor
Don McKellar
Doctor
Rossif Sutherland
Steve Miller
Paul Gross
The Sherriff
Jim Stark
Bill
Sheila McCarthy
Mrs. Stout
Bill Lake
Mr. Stout
Tyler Dukes
Bartender
David Carter
Male Guest
Quatis Tarkington
Hospital Doctor
Christopher Buchholz
Mr. Perkins
Jannike Schubert
Mrs. Perkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bent Hamer
- Screenplay & Story
- Bent Hamer, Lars Saabye Christensen, Erlend Loe
- Original Score
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Middle Man
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Denmark, Germany, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Bulbul Films, Pandora Film, The Film Farm, Profile Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bent Hamer
Bent Hamer, Lars Saabye Christensen, Erlend Loe
Jonathan Goldsmith
John Christian Rosenlund
Anders Refn
Bent Hamer, Simone Urdl, Jennifer Weiss, Reinhard Brundig, Dan Wechsler
Department Leadership Roster
John Christian Rosenlund
Director of Photography
Bent Hamer
Producer
Bent Hamer
Writer
Bent Hamer
Director
Diana Magnus
Production Design
Jennifer Weiss
Producer
Reinhard Brundig
Producer
Simone Urdl
Producer
Nina Frese
Producer
Anders Refn
Editor
Jacob Jarek
Producer
Jamie Manning
Producer
Amanda Lee Street
Costume Design
Jonathan Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Middle Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Middle Man about?
Frank Farrelli takes on the job as a middle man in the God-forsaken town of Karmack, USA, a community in a depression so deep that they need a middle man to professionally communicate more of the bad news.
Who directed The Middle Man?
The Middle Man was directed by Bent Hamer.
Who stars in The Middle Man?
The principal cast of The Middle Man includes Pål Sverre Hagen, Tuva Novotny, Nina Andresen-Borud, Aksel Hennie, Trond Fausa Aurvåg.
When was The Middle Man released and how long is it?
The Middle Man was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Middle Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Middle Man was composed by Jonathan Goldsmith.
Is The Middle Man based on a book or true story?
The Middle Man is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lars Saabye Christensen", Characters: "Erlend Loe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Middle Man?
The Middle Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).