The Heroes of Telemark (1965) Spies sabotage the secret weapon—one explosive mission!

Norwegian resistance works to sabotage a German-controlled heavy water plant, crucial for developing atomic bombs during World War II.

Original title: The Heroes of Telemark
Alternative title: The Unknown Battle

Director: Anthony Mann
Writers: Ben Barzman, Ivan Moffat

Main cast:
Kirk Douglas - Dr. Rolf Pedersen
Richard Harris - Knut Straud
Ulla Jacobsson - Anna Pedersen
Michael Redgrave - Uncle
Eric Porter - Major Frick

Genres: Action, War, Drama, History
Release date: November 23, 1965 (London Premiere)
Filming location: Norway


00:00 - Full movie with subtitles
04:20 - Dr. Rolf Pedersen is recruited by Knut Straud to join the Norwegian resistance against the WWII regime nuclear program.
15:42 - Pedersen and Straud infiltrate a German-controlled factory to gather intelligence on heavy water production.
32:10 - The resistance team devises a daring plan to sabotage the plant, risking their lives for the mission.
48:25 - Pedersen and Straud lead a perilous raid, planting explosives to destroy the heavy water facility.
1:05:37 - The n@zis retaliate, forcing the resistance to flee across treacherous snow-covered terrain.
1:22:50 - Pedersen faces a moral dilemma as the team debates sacrificing civilians to stop the weapon.
1:40:15 - The resistance executes a final, high-stakes operation to sink a ferry carrying heavy water.
2:03:45 - Pedersen reflects on the cost of their victory as the mission's success ensures the Germans' defeat.

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