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Kirk Douglas, Richard Harris, Ulla Jacobsson, Michael Redgrave, David Weston ... see more see more... , Anton Diffring , Eric Porter , Mervyn Johns , Jennifer Hilary , Roy Dotrice , Barry Jones , Ralph Michael , Maurice Denham , Robert Ayres , William Marlowe , David Davies , Karel Stepanek , Elvi Hale , Gerard Heinz , George Murcell , Russell Waters , Annette Andre , Grace Arnold , Sebastian Breaks , Faith Brook , Robert Bruce , Howard Douglas , John Golightly , Philo Hauser , Alan Howard , Brian Jackson , Patrick Jordan , Geoffrey Keen , Brook Williams , Alf Joint , Joe Powell , Victor Beaumont , Wolf Frees , Paul Hansard , Jan Conrad , Pamela Conway , Terry Plummer

In this tale of espionage and adventure set during World War II, Norway has fallen under Nazi occupation, and a factory is producing "heavy water" (a key ingredient in the manufacture of atomic weapon... read more read more...s), under the order of the German military. Knut Straud (Richard Harris), a leading figure in the Norwegian underground, joins forces with scientist Dr. Rolf Pederson (Kirk Douglas), who is working with British intelligence agents to destroy the factory in hopes of keeping the Atomic Bomb out of Axis hands. However, while originally Straud and Pederson are only supposed to infiltrate the factory as a reconnaissance force while awaiting British troops, the English army is forced to retreat from their plans, leaving the Norwegians to destroy the factory and scuttle a shipment of the "heavy water" all by themselves. Inspired by a true story, The Heroes of Telemark also features Michael Redgrave and Anton Diffring. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 2 hr. 11 min.

Directed by: Anthony Mann

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DVD Release Date: April 5, 2011

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  • garyX
    March 8, 2007
    garyX
    The kind of pulpy war movie that has more in common with boy's own comic books than the conflict itself. If you like stuff like Where Eagles Dare, you'll like this.
  • DrLappos
    February 13, 2009
    DrLappos
    True story of the way the Norwegians tried to destroy the heavy water production plant after unsucessful allied bombing runs....Very taut film with some great scenes, fantastic snow shots and a great finish....the alarm clocks were a bit daft though.
  • thereverendtholomewplague
    April 21, 2011
    thereverendtholomewplague
    Nice and old film about the tale of Nazi resistance in Norway. Solid actors, wonderful scenery, and nonetheless, interesting to watch.

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Michael E. Grost
August 9, 2007
Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television

Spy film with spectacular landscapes. Full Review

Dennis Schwartz
November 28, 2006
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The snowcovered Norwegian fjords and mountains overwhelm the characters and the flat story. Full Review

Chuck O'Leary
October 6, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

A solid, but unremarkable World War II actioner.

March 26, 2009
Variety

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Bosley Crowther
May 9, 2005
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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January 10, 2004
Chicago Reader

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Emanuel Levy
July 3, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Derek Adams
June 24, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out

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May 24, 2003
Film4

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