King’s Game

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Anders W. Berthelsen as Ulrik Torp
• Søren Pilmark as Erik Dreyer
• Nastja Arcel as Lone Kjeldsen
• Nicolas Bro as Henrik Moll
• Lars Mikkelsen as Peter Schou
• Ulf Pilgaard as Gunnar Torp
• Lars Brygmann as Mads
• Charlotte Munck as Mette Torp
• Helle Fagralid as Signe Jonsen
• Jesper Langberg as Aksel Bruun
• Jens Jørn Spottag as Per Vestgaard
• Kurt Ravn as John Erhardsen
• Bjarne Henriksen as Bo Andersen
• Nicolaj Kopernikus as Søren Agergaard
• Clara Maria Bahamondes as Julie Torp
• Anders Nyborg as Hans Erik Kolt
• Marianne Høgsbro as Gitte Bruun
• Robert Hansen as Simon Bruun
• Laura Christensen as Pernille Riis
• Hans Henrik Voetmann as Ole Finsen
• Anders Peter Bro as Lars Grønbæk
• Søren Poppel as Kasper Hald
• Henrik Noël Olesen as Søren Krogh
• Frank Thiel as Martin Hald

Storyline:

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 party’s charismatic leader’s involvement in a near-fatal car accident. A flurry of lies and media speculation surround the incident. Gradually, Ulrik unearths a ruthless conspiracy involving the incumbent prime minister and becomes obsessed with bringing the truth into the light. But neither his colleagues nor the politicians are willing to listen to him, and as election day draws near, Ulrik finds himself alone, battling against the powers that be.

About King’s Game Movie:

King’s Game (also known as Kongekabale) is a Danish political thriller film directed by Nikolaj Arcel and produced by Meta Louise Foldage. The film marks the directorial debut of Nikolaj Arcel.

The film stars Anders W. Berthelsen and Nicolas Bro as reporters uncovering a Government conspiracy.

The film King’s Game is based on Niels Krause-Kjær’s novel Kongekabale, written shortly after he resigned as a spin doctor for the Conservative Party in Denmark. The novel is believed to be inspired by the power struggle within the party that occurred during his tenure.

The character of the villain in King’s Game, played by Søren Pilmark, is, according to director Nikolaj Arcel, based on Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

The film received critical acclaim and won several awards, including eight Robert Awards.

A sequel Mørkeland was released in Danish theatres on August 22, 2024.