The Heroes of Telemark (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1965, The Heroes of Telemark is an action, drama and war film directed by Anthony Mann, running about 131 minutes. “Unarmed and outnumbered, they stunned the world with their incredible victory.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in German-occupied Norway, resistance fighter Knut Straud enlists the reluctant physicist Rolf Pedersen in an effort to destroy the German heavy water production plant in rural Telemark.
Who’s in it. The Heroes of Telemark stars Kirk Douglas as Dr. Rolf Pedersen, Richard Harris as Knut Straud, Ulla Jacobsson as Anna Pedersen and Michael Redgrave as Uncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Heroes of Telemark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heroes of Telemark page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heroes of Telemark tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heroes of Telemark (1965)?
- In US, The Heroes of Telemark is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Heroes of Telemark worth watching?
- The Heroes of Telemark holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heroes of Telemark?
- The Heroes of Telemark stars Kirk Douglas, Richard Harris, Ulla Jacobsson, Michael Redgrave and David Weston.
- When was The Heroes of Telemark released?
- The Heroes of Telemark was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.