The Heroes of Telemark
The Heroes of Telemark

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Set in German-occupied Norway, this is an embellished account of the remarkable efforts of the Norwegian resistance to sabotage the German development of the atomic bomb. Resistance fighter Knut Straud (Richard Harris) enlists the reluctant physicist Dr. Rolf Pedersen (Kirk Douglas) in an effort to destroy the German heavy water production plant near the village of Rjukan in rural Telemark. In the process, Pedersen discovers that his ex-wife Anna (Ulla Jacobsson) and her uncl... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Heroes of Telemark:

Kirk Douglas
Richard Harris
Ulla Jacobsson
Michael Redgrave
David Weston
Anton Diffring

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Set in German-occupied Norway, this is an embellished account of the remarkable efforts of the Norwegian resistance to sabotage the German development of the atomic bomb. Resistance fighter Knut Straud (Richard Harris) enlists the reluctant physicist Dr. Rolf Pedersen (Kirk Douglas) in an effort to destroy the German heavy water production plant near the village of Rjukan in rural Telemark. In the process, Pedersen discovers that his ex-wife Anna (Ulla Jacobsson) and her uncle (Sir Michael Redgrave) have also joined the resistance. British commandos dispatched to destroy the plant are killed when their glider hits the mountainside at night. An improvised raid by the resistance ends in the partial destruction of the heavy water canisters, but the contingency plans of Reichskommissar Terboven (Eric Porter) enable the Germans to resume production quickly. Pedersen wants to recommend to London that the Allies bomb the plant. Straud opposes him because of the potential death toll on Norwegian civilians and a fight ensues. They send in separate recommendations, and the air raid takes place, but it fails to destroy the heavy water. A Norwegian traitor gives away the resistance hideout, and Anna's uncle is killed. The Germans load the canisters onto a ferry for shipment to Germany, and the resistance rig explosives to sink the ferry in the fjord. As the ferry is about to leave, it is boarded by the widow and baby of one of Pedersen's and Straud's colleagues. Pedersen boards the ferry and organizes a children's game of "lifejacket" in order to minimize civilian deaths. This movie closes with resistance members rescuing passengers as the ferry sinks.

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Fantastica Daily - 6/10 by Chuck O'LearyA solid, but unremarkable World War II actioner.
User Review - 10/10 by Vicky VThis is a class movie which shows how Norwegian resistance movement managed to stop the Germans getting the atomic bomb. So it missed out few details you can't expect it to have every single detail. A great film which all war-film lovers should see because of content and the story.
User Review - 10/10 by Pete AIts an excellent film of the genre especially considering its age.
User Review - 10/10 by Niklas RGreat flick , magnificent scenery and best of all based on a true story
User Review - 10/10 by Kevin Pwow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a pretty good war movie 2 watch...its got a good cast of actors/actressess throguhout this movie..i think that kirk douglas n richard harris both play good parts throguhout this movie this is a goo action/adventure/drama movie 2 watch its got a really good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie the fight scenes n the gun shoot outs are pretty good throughout this movie..i think that the director of this action/adventure/drama movie had done a really good job of directing this movie because you never know whagt 2 expect throughout this movie n its a good war movie 2 watch as well
User Review - 10/10 by Stewart Mexciting WWII movie. nice photography too
User Review - 10/10 by Roche FChin jutting solid Sunday afternoon on the box fare with enough to cheer about and a nice warm feeling when they pull it off
User Review - 8/10 by Alex. BGood WW2 flick. Hot ass chick......at least I think so.
User Review - 8/10 by james cDouglas and Harris fight against "heavy water2 Good sunday watching stuff
User Review - 8/10 by PolarBear Sbloody good film based on true avents needs to be remade though and to be more truthful

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