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a-ha: The Movie

2021-09-03 · 109 min · ★ 6.9

Music · Documentary

When "Take On Me" reached nr 1 on Billboard in the US in 1985, the dream came true. Or did it? The band was not prepared for what the success could bring, including tension between the three band members.

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Directors
Thomas Robsahm
Production companies
Motlys
Countries
Norway
Status
Released

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Morten HarketMorten HarketSelf
Paul Waaktaar-SavoyPaul Waaktaar-SavoySelf
Magne FuruholmenMagne FuruholmenSelf

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