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The Riot
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The Riot

2023-10-06 · 107 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

In 1907, the miners in Sulitjelma in Fauske in Nordland made a famous rebellion against greedy mine owners.

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Directors
Nils Gaup
Production companies
Storyline NOR, GötaFilm, Handmade films in Norwegian Woods
Countries
Norway
Status
Released

Top Cast

Otto FahlgrenOtto FahlgrenKonrad Nilsson
Alexandra GjerpenAlexandra GjerpenHelene Ugland
Mads Sjøgård PettersenMads Sjøgård PettersenPer Melien
Stig Henrik HoffStig Henrik HoffKniv-Axel
Pernille SandøyPernille SandøyJohanna
Simon J. BergerSimon J. BergerWennström
Heidi Ruud EllingsenHeidi Ruud EllingsenSvarta Bjørn
Sofia JannokSofia JannokKristine
Rune TemteRune TemteRasmus
Kristoffer Sagmo AalbergCarl
Anders DahlbergAnders DahlbergLudvik Granberg
Niklas GundersenNiklas GundersenPolice Chief Heiden
Kim Jøran OlsenKim Jøran OlsenUmeå-Pelle
Eirik Risholm VelleNarvik-Nils
Trond Peter Stamsø MunchTrond Peter Stamsø MunchSteiger Solberg
Kai Ole TauleLindstrom
Anderz EideAnderz EideFauske Tom
Paul-Ottar HagaPaul-Ottar HagaCorneliussen

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