Comrade Pedersen
2006•2h 3m•
★5.5(25 ratings)
Drama
Overview
A drama focused on Norwegian society in the 1970s, an era politically influenced by Marxism and Leninism.
Director
Hans Petter MolandWriters
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A drama focused on Norwegian society in the 1970s, an era politically influenced by Marxism and Leninism.
Gunnar Bøe
The original title is "Gymnaslærer Pedersen" (NO).
The runtime is 123 minutes (2h 3m).
The film was directed by Hans Petter Moland.
The screenplay was written by Hans Petter Blad.
The score was composed by Halfdan E.
Cinematography was handled by Philip Øgaard.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0417046.
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Average
25 votes
Gymnaslærer Pedersen
Released
12
Norsk
Norway
