What year was The Heroes of Telemark made?

What year was The Heroes of Telemark made?

November 23, 1965 (London)
The Heroes of Telemark/Release date

How many died on the ferry at Telemark?

The weakest link was the journey by train ferry over the Tinnsjø lake. An explosion in the bow sank the “Hydro” on 20 February 1944, and ended the last chapter in the story of heavy water in Norway. The sinking of the “Hydro” cost four Germans and 14 Norwegians their lives.

How far did the heroes of Telemark Ski?

approximately 35 kilometers
Altogether, you will ski approximately 35 kilometers; 17 kms of the original route. The final phase of your trip will be a realistic re-enactment of Operation Gunnerside at the Hydro Electric power plant near Rjukan. The Norwegian saboteurs who carried out this operation were to be known as “The Heroes of Telemark”.

Who are the actors in the heroes of Telemark?

Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Kirk Douglas Rolf Richard Harris Knut Strand Ulla Jacobsson Anna Michael Redgrave Uncle David Weston Arne

Where does Douglas go in the heroes of Telemark?

Douglas goes back to Norway and with Richard Harris makes several attempts to destroy the water. A whole lot of people, British Commandoes and Norwegian citizens die in the attempts made. But the job gets done.

Why is the movie Telemark a must see?

Absolutely a must see. It is 1942 and Norway is under the thumb of the Nazis. In a Norwegian factory, Nazis are producing “heavy water,” an essential element in the production of atomic weapons. The leader of the Norwegian underground is enlisted by British intelligence to aid in destroying the factory.

Who was the leader of the resistance in Telemark?

Richard Harris plays the leader of the resistance fighters, a strong willed and courageous man who is always thinking of the best way to be a thorn in the side of the Nazis.