Hamsun(1996)
They were worshipped as national saints. Hated as traitors. Their marriage spanned from the worst kind of betrayal to the greatest love...
Hamsun Synopsis
Knut Hamsun is Norway's most famous and admired author. Ever since he was young he has hated the English for the starvation they caused Norway during WWI. When the Germans occupy Norway 9 April 1940 he welcomes them and the protection they can give from Great Britain. He supports the national socialist ideals, but opposes the way these ideals are turned into action - that Norwegians are jailed and executed. His wife Marie travels in Germany during the war as a sign of support from Knut and herself.
Hamsun (1996) is a drama film directed by Jan Troell, released on April 19, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 39m. It stars Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Anette Hoff and Jesper Christensen. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Jan Troell
- Writers:
- Jan Troell, Thorkild Hansen, Per Olov Enquist
- Producers:
- Erik Crone
- Cinematographer:
- Mischa Gavrjusjov
- Production:
- Nordisk Film Denmark, TV 2
- Status:
- Released
Hamsun (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hamsun before you stream it.
Hamsun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Max von Sydow
as Knut Hamsun
Ghita Nørby
as Marie Hamsun
Anette Hoff
as Ellinor Hamsun
Jesper Christensen
as Otto Dietrich
Edgar Selge
as Terboven
Ernst Jacobi
as Adolf Hitler
Bjørnar Teigen
as Young soldier
- Åsa Söderling
Åsa Söderling
- Finn Schou
Finn Schou
Per Jansen
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Eva von Hanno
Key crew
Directed by Jan Troell, written by Jan Troell, Thorkild Hansen and Per Olov Enquist, produced by Erik Crone.
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Hamsun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 28 ratings.
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Hamsun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hamsun online?
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Hamsun (1996) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hamsun?
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The main cast of Hamsun (1996) includes Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Anette Hoff, Jesper Christensen and Edgar Selge. The film was directed by Jan Troell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hamsun released?
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Hamsun was released on April 19, 1996 and runs for 2h 39m.
Is Hamsun worth watching?
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Hamsun (1996) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hamsun?
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Yes. The official Hamsun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.