Rent King's Game (2004)
3.6 of 5 from 76 ratings
1h 42min
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- Synopsis:
- The film tells the story of a young, ambitious journalist Ulrik Torp who is assigned the job of parliamentary reporter for a top Danish newspaper and uncovers a ruthless conspiracy that involves the country's incumbent Prime Minister. He becomes obsessed with bringing the truth to light, but neither his colleagues nor the politicans are willing to listen to him as he finds himself battling against the people in power. As election day draws nearer, Ulrik has to face the power elite on his own.
- Actors:
- Anders W. Berthelsen, Søren Pilmark, Nastja Arcel, Nicolas Bro, Lars Mikkelsen, Ulf Pilgaard, Charlotte Munck, Lars Brygmann, Helle Fagralid, Jesper Langberg, Jens Jørn Spottag, Kurt Ravn, Bjarne Henriksen, Clara Maria Bahamondes, Anders Nyborg, Robert Hansen, Laura Christensen, Hans Henrik Voetmann, Søren Poppel, Frank Thiel
- Directors:
- Nikolaj Arcel
- Writers:
- Nikolaj Arcel, Rasmus Heisterberg
- Aka:
- Kongekabale
- Studio:
- Warner
- Genres:
- Thrillers
- Countries:
- Denmark
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Reviews (3) of King's Game
Dirty Politics - King's Game review by CP Customer
The story is very Danish, but you have the suspicion it could be anywhere in the western world where spindoctors are important for modern politicians. Very good acting all around, but the commentary is probably for people interested in Danish politics.
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A believable & uncomplicated depiction of political ambition & journalistic determination. - King's Game review by DW
This is a joy to watch, especially the clear & concise subtitles. It tells a single theme story that moves forward at a steady pace without flashbacks or back stories to cause diversions. Most unusually, the main characters are all in happy, stress-flee marriages: makes a change!
I suppose politics & journalism are pretty much the same throughout the developed world but this had a most enjoyable uniqueness for me. A great watch.
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Danish Political Corruption Thriller - King's Game review by PV
This is a political intrigue thriller all about corruption, so do not expect any murders etc as it is not a crime drama that way.
I found it a tad dry and slow. But then, that is what this is. Not a murder mystery in the manner of those Scandi Danish dramas.
Just too many suits and meetings and office blocks for me to take! And one has to concentrate a lot, esp on names of characters, so ensure all is clear in the end.
Watch with the original HOUSE OF CARDS maybe or other political corruption dramas.
3 stars
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