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King of Devil's Island

Kongen av Bastøy2010
  • Marius Holst
  • 1h 57m
  • December 16, 2010 · Norway, France, Sweden, Poland

Overview

Norwegian winter, 1915. On the island Bastøy, outside Oslo, a group of young boys aged 11 to 18, are held in an institution for delinquent youth, notorious for its sadistic regime. One day a new boy, Erling, arrives, determined to escape from the island. After a tragic incident, he ends up leading the boys in a violent uprising. When the boys manage to take over the island, 150 soldiers are sent in to restore order.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
December 16, 2010
Original language
Norwegian
Spoken languages
Norwegian, Swedish
Countries
Norway, France, Sweden, Poland
Director
Marius Holst
Cinematography
John Andreas Andersen
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
Not recorded
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