King's Game
Kongekabale
2004 · 1h 47m · Drama, Thriller · Denmark, Sweden · Rated 12 (DE)
Starting a new job as a political journalist at a leading newspaper, Ulrik Torp witnesses a brutal struggle for power in the Midparty's ranks -- a struggle that coincides with the charismatic party leader's involvement in a near fatal car accident. A flurry of lies and media speculation surrounds the incident. Gradually, Ulrik unearths a ruthless conspiracy involving the incumbent prime minister.
Directed by
Nikolaj ArcelBased on the novel by
Niels Krause-Kjær6.4Smart score
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based on novel or bookconspiracycopenhagen, denmarkdeathdenmarkelectionjournalistparliamentpolitical thrillerpoliticianpolitics
Rating12 (DE)
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