

Comrade Pedersen
2006-02-24 · 123 min · ★ 5.5
A drama focused on Norwegian society in the 1970s, an era politically influenced by Marxism and Leninism.
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- Directors
- Hans Petter Moland
- Production companies
- Motlys, Norsk Filminstitutt, Sandrew Metronome Norge
- Countries
- Norway
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kristoffer JonerKnut Pedersen
Ane Dahl TorpNina Skåtøy
Anne RygLise Tanner
Jan Gunnar RøiseWerner Ludal
Stig Henrik HoffJan Klåstad
Fridtjov SåheimGunnar Bøe
Silje TorpAnne Britt Bru
Jon ØigardenHarald Tholfsen
Elin SognUnni Langmoen
Henriette SteenstrupFru Bøe
Linn SkåberRektor
Robert SkjærstadUnni Langmoens man
Eli Anne LinnestadGerd Tangen
Per Egil AskeHuseier
Ingrid Bolsø BerdalDistriktrepresentant
Anders MordalBrynje
Anders T. AndersenPedersens kollega
Maria BockNinas kollega 2Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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