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The Heroes of Telemark

1965 – Telemark

Still from The Heroes of Telemark showing a prisoner guarded by Nazi officers in Norway.

The Heroes of Telemark

This explosive war drama follows resistance fighters who risk everything to sabotage the Nazis’ efforts to develop an atomic bomb. Set during World War II, the story highlights courage, sacrifice, and the high-stakes battle to stop a devastating scientific breakthrough from changing the course of history.

Norway’s Telemark region is central to the film’s authenticity, serving as the real backdrop for one of the most famous resistance operations of the war. The dramatic landscapes and winter terrain reinforce the tension and realism of the mission, grounding the story in the true Norwegian setting where these events took place.

Director: Anthony Mann

Released: 1965

Norway locations: Telemark

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