The Last King

The Last King (2016)

Birkebeinerne

A story of legendary bravery

Norway, 1204. A civil war between the birkebeiners —the king's men— and the baglers —supporters of the Norwegian aristocracy and the Church— ravages the country. Two men must protect a baby, the illegitimate son of King Håkon, who will be the future king and peacemaker, from those who want to kill him.

Date of release
2016-02-12
TMDB
5.7 / 10 (249)
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Director
Nils Gaup

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Budget: €6.2M

The Last King is a 2016 Norwegian historical drama, directed by Nils Gaup. The story, inspired by true events, centers on the efforts of the Birkebeiner loyalists to protect the infant, Haakon Haakonsson, the heir to the Norwegian throne after the death of his father, King Haakon Sverresson. The film is set during the civil war era in Norway during the 13th-century.

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