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A Somewhat Gentle Man
Sometimes gangsters need hugs too.
Genres
ComedyCrimeDrama
Overview
After serving a 12-year sentence for killing the man that slept with his wife, a man ponders whether he should try and reconcile with his family, or take revenge on those who turned him in.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$1853321
Runtime
103 min
Release Date
2010-03-19
Status
Released
Original Language
Norwegian
Vote Count
115
Vote Average
6.557
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Stellan Skarsgård
Ulrik
Jorunn Kjellsby
Karen Margrethe
Bjørn Floberg
Rune Jensen
Gard B. Eidsvold
Rolf
Jannike Kruse
Merete
Bjørn Sundquist
Sven
Kjersti Holmen
Wenche
Jon Øigarden
Kristian
Jan Gunnar Røise
Geir
Julia Bache-Wiig
Silje
Per Frisch
Prison Guard
Frank Iversen
Bartender
Henrik Mestad
Kenny
Anders Baasmo Christiansen
Scrap Dealer
Aksel Hennie
Samen
Knut Jørgen Skaro
Arms Dealer
Lene Kongsvik Johansen
Restaurant Customer
Sverre Horge
Patient
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