Based on the absurd but true 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in Stockholm that was documented in the New Yorker as the origins of the 'Stockholm Syndrome'.Based on the absurd but true 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in Stockholm that was documented in the New Yorker as the origins of the 'Stockholm Syndrome'.Based on the absurd but true 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in Stockholm that was documented in the New Yorker as the origins of the 'Stockholm Syndrome'.
- Awards
- 5 wins & 7 nominations total
Thorbjørn Harr
- Christopher Lind
- (as Thorbjörn Harr)
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From what I've read this retelling of the 1973 robbery/hostage taking of the Kreditbanken bank in Stockholm is fairly accurate, although, obviously dramatized for a movie. Seems that the hostages, to some extent, had more faith in their well being from the captors than from the government & police. Thus our first widely discussed incident of hostages having some sympathy w/their captors. Both robbers continued, in minor ways, their history of crime after either serving their time or court hearings. Amusingly well acted.
Yeah. I was expecting more I guess. You get to watch Ethan Hawke run around with a porn stache but that's kinda all that happens. There's no real drama taking place and the comedic aspect leaves a lot to be desired.
I would suggest that if you are looking for a true biopic this is not really gonna give all you would expect. It isn't awful. It's just a bit dull and like I said, unimpressive.
I would suggest that if you are looking for a true biopic this is not really gonna give all you would expect. It isn't awful. It's just a bit dull and like I said, unimpressive.
Actually quite a good film as it's largely based on a true story and has historic psychological significance because of the relationship that developed between hostages and captors. Anyway with Noomi Rapace, Ethan Hawke and Mark Strong in it it couldn't be bad could it ?!
Quirky and amusing in places I thought it was worth seeing and don't really agree with the panning that some have given it on IMDb
Quirky and amusing in places I thought it was worth seeing and don't really agree with the panning that some have given it on IMDb
The basic virtues are the performances of Noomi Rapace and Ethan Hawke. And the wise way to say an absurde, ridicule real story in fair manner. A film about love in different manners and with a lot of nuances. And, off course, a film about loneliness. A good one, no doubts and a smart definition of the Stockholm syndrome.
This is a strange film to discuss. It's not sure whether it's a comedy, a drama or possibly a thriller. There's not enough tension to make it a thriller, there are some comedic moments, but not enough to make you laugh, and the characters are too thinly portrayed to make you invest in them for the drama to work. But, despite that, it's as fascinating in some ways as a slow-motion car crash - you just can't avert your eyes. Bizarre.
Did you know
- TriviaThe real Swedish robbers' list of items to be brought into the bank is a classic part of Swedish crime history. The list included: "Boxes of Prince cigarettes!", "WHISKEY!!" (almost etched into the paper & underlined twice), "calming pills.. for the ladies if they get nervous!", a T.V. with an oddly specific sized screen, and specific amounts of toilet paper and vegetables and so on.
- GoofsThe massive television set in the prime minister's office is American, as are the power outlets on the wall. European television sets don't have trims covering the edge of cathode tubes as American versions do. The type of rabbit ear antenna as seen in the prime ministers office has very rarely been used in Europe; rather TV sets were connected to big rooftop antennae. Also, the power outlets in Sweden are Type C European (CEE 7/16 Europlug) or Type F German (CEE 7/4 Schuko).
- Quotes
Lars Nystrom: Do I look like a rapist?
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- Also known as
- The Captor
- Filming locations
- Stockholm, Sweden(Exterior scenes)
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Box office
- Budget
- $9,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $302,085
- Gross worldwide
- $1,139,481
- Runtime
- 1h 32m(92 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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