Hamsun
They were worshipped as national saints. Hated as traitors. Their marriage spanned from the worst kind of betrayal to the greatest love...
Storyline
Knut Hamsun is Norway's most famous and admired author. Ever since he was young he has hated the English for the starvation they caused Norway during WWI. When the Germans occupy Norway 9 April 1940 he welcomes them and the protection they can give from Great Britain. He supports the national socialist ideals, but opposes the way these ideals are turned into action - that Norwegians are jailed and executed. His wife Marie travels in Germany during the war as a sign of support from Knut and herself.
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Cast & Crew
Max von Sydow
Knut Hamsun
Ghita Nørby
Marie Hamsun
Anette Hoff
Ellinor Hamsun
Jesper Christensen
Otto Dietrich
Edgar Selge
Terboven
Ernst Jacobi
Adolf Hitler
Bjørnar Teigen
Young soldier
Åsa Söderling
Finn Schou
Per Jansen
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Eva von Hanno
Frequently Asked Questions
Hamsun was released on April 19, 1996.
The runtime of Hamsun is 2h 39m.
Hamsun is a Drama movie.
Hamsun has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
Hamsun is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Hamsun was directed by Jan Troell.
The main cast of Hamsun includes Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Anette Hoff.
Hamsun is originally in SV.