O'Horten
O' Horten
Synopsis
Odd Horton is dependable and contained: he's a train driver retiring after 40 years of service, living a simple life. His idea of adventure is to fly from one city in Norway to another. Starting on the night of his retirement dinner, Odd has a series of dislocating experiences: a boy insists that Odd sit by his bedside while he falls asleep; misadventure causes Odd to miss his last run; he witnesses an arrest; he assists an old man and makes a friend; he takes a trip with a blindfolded driver; he adopts a dog; he takes stock late one night at the roundhouse; he revisits his mother's disappointment in him. How should he live the rest of his life?
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O'Horten trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-06
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Baard Owe
Odd Horten
Espen Skjønberg
Trygve Sissener
Ghita Nørby
Fru Deinboll
Bjørn Floberg
Flo
Henny Moan
Svea
Bjarte Hjelmeland
Konduktør
Kai Remlov
Steiner Sissener
Trond-Viggo Torgersen
Opsahl
Per Jansen
Formann for lokomotivførerne
Gard B. Eidsvold
Stinesen
Andreas Cappelen
Flyplass personale
Bjørn Jenseg
Kelner
Morten Rudå
Røhmer
Lars Øyno
Mann med frossen laks
Karl Sundby
Mann på restaurant (uncredited)
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bent Hamer
- Screenplay & Story
- Bent Hamer
- Original Score
- John Erik Kaada
- Original Title
- O' Horten
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Germany, France, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Bulbul Films, Pandora Filmproduktion, Memento Production, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bent Hamer
Bent Hamer
John Erik Kaada
John Christian Rosenlund
Pål Gengenbach
Bent Hamer
Department Leadership Roster
Bent Hamer
Director
Bent Hamer
Screenplay
Bent Hamer
Producer
John Christian Rosenlund
Director of Photography
Pål Gengenbach
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About O'Horten
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What is O'Horten about?
Odd Horton is dependable and contained: he's a train driver retiring after 40 years of service, living a simple life. His idea of adventure is to fly from one city in Norway to another. Starting on the night of his retirement dinner, Odd has a series of dislocating experiences: a boy insists that Odd sit by his bedside while he falls asleep; misadventure causes Odd to miss his last run; he witnesses an arrest; he assists an old man and makes a friend; he takes a trip with a blindfolded driver; he adopts a dog; he takes stock late one night at the roundhouse; he revisits his mother's disappointment in him. How should he live the rest of his life?
Who directed O'Horten?
O'Horten was directed by Bent Hamer.
Who stars in O'Horten?
The principal cast of O'Horten includes Baard Owe, Espen Skjønberg, Ghita Nørby, Bjørn Floberg, Henny Moan.
When was O'Horten released and how long is it?
O'Horten was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did O'Horten make at the box office?
O'Horten grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for O'Horten?
The original motion picture soundtrack for O'Horten was composed by John Erik Kaada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for O'Horten?
O'Horten holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).