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A Somewhat Gentle Man
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A Somewhat Gentle Man

2010-03-19 · 103 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Crime · Drama

After serving a 12-year sentence for killing the man that slept with his wife, a man ponders whether he should try and reconcile with his family, or take revenge on those who turned him in.

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Directors
Hans Petter Moland
Production companies
Paradox Produksjon
Countries
Norway
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,853,321

Top Cast

Stellan SkarsgårdStellan SkarsgårdUlrik
Jorunn KjellsbyJorunn KjellsbyKaren Margrethe
Bjørn FlobergBjørn FlobergRune Jensen
Gard B. EidsvoldGard B. EidsvoldRolf
Jannike KruseJannike KruseMerete
Bjørn SundquistBjørn SundquistSven
Kjersti HolmenKjersti HolmenWenche
Jon ØigardenJon ØigardenKristian
Jan Gunnar RøiseJan Gunnar RøiseGeir
Julia Bache-WiigJulia Bache-WiigSilje
Per FrischPer FrischPrison Guard
Frank IversenBartender
Henrik MestadHenrik MestadKenny
Anders Baasmo ChristiansenAnders Baasmo ChristiansenScrap Dealer
Aksel HennieAksel HennieSamen
Knut Jørgen SkaroKnut Jørgen SkaroArms Dealer
Lene Kongsvik JohansenLene Kongsvik JohansenRestaurant Customer
Sverre HorgeSverre HorgePatient

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