A Somewhat Gentle Man
A Somewhat Gentle Man is a 2010 Norwegian crime comedy film directed by Hans Petter Moland. It premiered on 19 March 2010, and was the sixth feature-film directed by Hans Petter Moland. It was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival.
Moland said that the film "A Somewhat Gentle Man is about grown-ups struggling to keep up with the times. It's a black comedy about burning out with dignity, even for criminals".
During opening weekend in Norway, 16,000 people saw A Somewhat Gentle Man in theaters. The film received the Norwegian 'Film Critic Award' in 2011.
Cast
- Stellan Skarsgård as Ulrik
- Bjørn Floberg as Rune Jensen
- Gard B. Eidsvold as Rolf
- Jorunn Kjellsby as Karen Margrethe
- Bjørn Sundquist as Sven
- Jon Øigarden as Kristian
- Kjersti Holmen as Wenche
- Jan Gunnar Røise as Geir
- Julia Bache-Wiig as Silje
- Aksel Hennie as Samí
- Henrik Mestad as Kenny
- Jannike Kruse as Merete
- Ane H. Røvik Wahlen as Kenny's wife