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Insomnia

1997-03-14 · 96 min · ★ 7.0

Thriller · Crime · Mystery

Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.

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Directors
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Production companies
Norsk Film, Nordic Screen Production AS, Norsk Filminstitutt
Countries
Norway
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 227,569

Top Cast

Stellan SkarsgårdStellan SkarsgårdJonas Engström
Sverre Anker OusdalSverre Anker OusdalErik Vik
Bjørn FlobergBjørn FlobergJon Holt
Maria MathiesenTanja Lorentzen
Gisken ArmandGisken ArmandHilde Hagen
Kristian FigenschowKristian FigenschowArne Zakariassen
Thor Michael AamodtThor Michael AamodtTom Engen
Frode RasmussenFrode RasmussenChief of Police
Bjørn MoanBjørn MoanEilert
Maria BonnevieMaria BonnevieAne
Marianne O. UlrichsenMarianne O. UlrichsenFrøya
Guri JohnsonGuri JohnsonMia Nikolaisen (uncredited)

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