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MAX MANUS û MAN OF WAR is the thrilling tale of one man's heroic actions in the line of duty. The story's protagonist, Max Manus, is a Norwegian resistance fighter involved in liberating his country from the occupying Nazi forces. His ability to carry out sabotage attacks on the Germans with pinpoint precision earns him a reputation as one of Norway's elite. The Gestapo, meanwhile, are not oblivious to the threat posed by Manus and attempt to take him out. Ever resourceful, Manus manages to evade capture and goes on to form a group of urban fighters known as the 'Oslo Gang' who help drive out the enemy using guerilla warfare. Despite his numerous triumphs on the battlefront, Manus struggles to come to terms with the loss of his comrades' lives and the futility of war. Based on true events, the film's moving storyline and stunning visuals bring to life this epic chapter in World War II history.Product Identifiers
EAN5060018490564
eBay Product ID (ePID)72582310
Product Key Features
Film/TV TitleMax Manus-Man of War
ActorViktoria Winge, Askel Hennie, Ken Duken, Petter Naess, Stig Henrik Hoff
DirectorEspen Sandberg, Joachim Roenning
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish\German\Norwegian
Release Year2009
Additional Product Features
Certificate15
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureNorway
ReviewsThe Independent - A tense drama of the deadly cat-and-mouse between the resistance and the Nazis, Sunday Express - An ambitious blend of wartime action blockbuster and character drama... the production values of this Norwegian-made picture are top-notch and the acting is strong, Daily Star - Every bit as thrilling as any fictional action movie, Channel 4 - A well-acted, impeccably tasteful study of Norway's greatest war hero, Daily Mail - An old-fashioned, full-blooded, non-ironic World War II movie... Despite elements of darkness and depth, it's a stirring, often uplifting story in which you never cease to feel involved... It's easy to see why this has become the most successful Norwegian movie ever, The Times - The emotive punch of the film is perfectly tailored to the hazy facts, Daily Express - The film is a thrilling, old-fashioned tale of derring-do that balances tense action sequences with more personal insights into Manus and the many comrades who fell along the road to victory in Europe
Consumer AdviceContains strong bloody violence and suicide
Movie/TV TitleMax Manus - Man Of War
Sound sourceDolby Digital