Suicide Mission
Shetlandsgjengen
“The FIRST Motion Picture Adventure Ever Re-enacted By The Heroes Who Actually Lived It!”
Synopsis
A group of Norwegians cross the North Sea in winter to deliver Allied soldiers and ammunition to their Nazi-occupied country.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Leif Larsen
Himself
Palmar Bjørnøy
Himself
Anthony Oliver
Narrator (voice)
Johannes Kalve
self
William Enochsen
self
Odd Hansen
self
Finn Clausen
self
Gunnar Klausen
self
Sigvald Fivesdaal
self
Paul Kråkenes
self
Øivind Steinsvåg
self
Johan Haldorsen
self
Willy Rye Andersen
self
Helge W. Fonneland
self
Harald Albertsen
self
Carsten Johnsen
self
Karl Johan Aarsæther
self
Michael Aldridge
English Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Forlong
- Screenplay & Story
- David Howarth, Sidney Cole, Michael Forlong, Frithjof Sælen
- Original Title
- Shetlandsgjengen
- Country of Origin
- Norway, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Nordsjøfilm, North Sea Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Forlong
David Howarth, Sidney Cole, Michael Forlong, Frithjof Sælen
Per Jonson
Lee Doig
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Forlong
Director
David Howarth
Writer
Sidney Cole
Writer
Lee Doig
Editor
Michael Forlong
Writer
Per Jonson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide Mission
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Suicide Mission about?
A group of Norwegians cross the North Sea in winter to deliver Allied soldiers and ammunition to their Nazi-occupied country.
Who directed Suicide Mission?
Suicide Mission was directed by Michael Forlong.
Who stars in Suicide Mission?
The principal cast of Suicide Mission includes Leif Larsen, Palmar Bjørnøy, Anthony Oliver, Johannes Kalve, William Enochsen.
When was Suicide Mission released and how long is it?
Suicide Mission was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Is Suicide Mission based on a book or true story?
Suicide Mission is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Howarth", Novel: "Frithjof Sælen".