This true story of the infamous Bastoy Reform School in Norway begins with the arrival of 17-year-old Erling, a rumored murderer. He immediately clashes with the island facility’s governor (Stellan Skarsgard), who believes manual labor, rigid discipline, and harsh discipline, and harsh punishment are the only methods that can turn the boys into honorable members of society. Refusing to accept the constant abuse, Erling slowly rouses the rest of the boys out of their resigned existence, and encourages them to fight to lift up their spirits. When tragedy finally falls at the hand of the sadistic dorm master, Erling leads his comrades in a courageous and vicious rebellion that will bring them head to head with no less than the Norwegian Army.

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King of Devil's Island (2010)

Kongen av Bastøy
Unrated

Drama/Action · 1h 56m · 4/10/2012

    
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This true story of the infamous Bastoy Reform School in Norway begins with the arrival of 17-year-old Erling, a rumored murderer. He immediately clashes with the island facility’s governor (Stellan Skarsgard), who believes manual labor, rigid discipline, and harsh discipline, and harsh punishment are the only methods that can turn the boys into honorable members of society. Refusing to accept the constant abuse, Erling slowly rouses the rest of the boys out of their resigned existence, and encourages them to fight to lift up their spirits. When tragedy finally falls at the hand of the sadistic dorm master, Erling leads his comrades in a courageous and vicious rebellion that will bring them head to head with no less than the Norwegian Army.

Release Country

United States

Barcode

616892166467

Release Date

4/10/2012

Media Type

Movie

Audio

  Norwegian     

Studio

4 1/2 Film/MACT Productions/St Paul Film/Opus Film

Subtitles

English

Video Format

NTSC

Aspect Ratio

2.35:1

Cover Type

Keep Case (Std.)

Discs

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Cast
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Stellan Skarsgård

Bestyreren
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Benjamin Helstad

Erling / C-19
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Kristoffer Joner

Bråthen
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Trond Nilssen

Olav / C-1
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Morten Løvstad

Øystein
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Daniel Berg

Johan
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Odin Gineson Brøderud

Axel
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Magnar Botten

Lillegutt
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Magnus Langlete

Ivar / C-5
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Markus

Brustad
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Agnar Jeger Holst

Arne
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Tommy Jakob Håland

Terje
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Richard Safin

Eirik
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Frank-Thomas Andersen

Bjarne
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Martin Slaatto

Harald
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Ellen Dorrit Petersen

Astrid
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Ragnhild Vannebo

Commitee Chairman
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Per Gørvell

Commitee Doctor
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Kirsti Asskildt

Nurse
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Julian Karlsson

Cabin boy
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Kimmo Rajala

Policeman
Crew
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Marius Holst

Director
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Lars Saabye Christensen

Writer
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Dennis Magnusson

Writer
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King of Devil's Island

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