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Headhunters (2011)

“The hunt is on.”

7.2/10 · 1,427 votes 1h 40m r ActionThrillerCrime

#48 of 249 films from 2011 #498 of 2168 in action

Directed by Morten Tyldum · Written by Lars Gudmestad, Jo Nesbø, Ulf Rydberg

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Overview

An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.

Cast

Aksel Hennieas Roger Brown
Synnøve Macody Lundas Diana Brown
Nikolaj Coster-Waldauas Clas Greve
Julie R. Ølgaardas Lotte
Kyrre Haugen Sydnessas Lander
Valentina Alexeevaas Natasja
Reidar Sørensenas Brede Sperre
Eivind Sanderas Ove Kjikerud
Nils Jørgen Kaalstadas Stig
Joachim Rafaelsenas Brugd
Mats Mogelandas Sunded
Gunnar Skramstad Johnsenas Monsen 1
Lars Skramstad Johnsenas Monsen 2
Signe Tynningas TV-vertinne

Facts

Release dateAugust 26, 2011
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) — about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
Original titleHodejegerne
LanguageNO
Box office$18,962,444
IMDbtt1614989

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Questions

How long is Headhunters?
Headhunters runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Headhunters worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,427 votes, which places it #48 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 81%) and #498 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Headhunters?
Headhunters was directed by Morten Tyldum. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Imitation Game (2014), Passengers (2016).
Who stars in Headhunters?
Aksel Hennie as Roger Brown; Synnøve Macody Lund as Diana Brown; Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Clas Greve; Julie R. Ølgaard as Lotte; Kyrre Haugen Sydness as Lander; Valentina Alexeeva as Natasja.
What is Headhunters rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Headhunters?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/75345.

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