Nightwatch (1994)
Nattevagten (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 47min
- Thriller
- 25 Feb 1994 (Denmark)
- Movie
A law student starts working as a night watchman at The Department of Forensic Medicine in Copenhagen. His mad friend gets him on a game of dare that escalates. As a serial-killer's victims start piling up at work, he becomes a suspect.
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Awards:
- 10 wins & 2 nominations.
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| Nikolaj Coster-Waldau | ... |
Martin
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| Sofie Gråbøl | ... |
Kalinka
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| Kim Bodnia | ... |
Jens
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| Lotte Andersen | ... |
Lotte
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Ulf Pilgaard | ... |
Kommisæren
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| Rikke Louise Andersson | ... |
Joyce
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Stig Hoffmeyer | ... |
Rolf
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Gyrd Løfquist | ... |
Den gamle nattevagt
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Niels Anders Thorn | ... |
Lægen
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Leif Adolfsson | ... |
Teaterinstruktøren
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Henrik Fiig | ... |
Skuespilleren
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Jesper Hyldegaard | ... |
Bargæst
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| Ulrich Thomsen | ... |
Rod 1
(as Ulrik Thomsen)
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Christian Friis | ... |
Rod 2
(as Chris Friis)
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Peter Rygaard | ... |
Tjener
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Karin Rørbeck | ... |
Universitetspige
(as Karin Rørbæk)
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Michael Goeskjær | ... |
Juridisk forelæser
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Mika Heilmann | ... |
Død kvinde
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Michel Castenholt | ... |
Bøsse
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Jytte Rosholm | ... |
Kvindelig læge
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Cecilie Brask | ... |
Pige på universitet (uncredited)
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Johanna Brüel | ... |
Churchgoer (uncredited)
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Steen Stig Lommer | ... |
Chef (uncredited)
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Kjeld Nørgaard | ... |
Chef (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ole Bornedal | ||
Written by
| Ole Bornedal | ... | () |
Produced by
| Michael Obel | ... | producer |
| Jesper Boas Smith | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Joachim Holbek | ||
| Knud Odde | ... | (as Sort Sol) |
| The Sandmen | ||
| Sort Sol | ||
Cinematography by
| Dan Laustsen | ||
Editing by
| Camilla Skousen | ||
Editorial Department
| Ole Bornedal | ... | trailer |
| Liselotte Havmøller | ... | assistant editor |
| Michael Frank Nielsen | ... | color timer (as Michael Nielsen) |
| Michael Obel | ... | trailer |
| Martin Schmidt | ... | synchronization |
| Zsuzsanna Schønebeck | ... | negative cutter (as Zsuzsanne Schønbeck) |
| Molly Malene Stensgaard | ... | editing consultant |
| John Struck | ... | synchronization |
Production Design by
| Søren Krag Sørensen | ||
Art Direction by
| Søren Krag Sørensen | ||
Costume Design by
| Margrethe Rasmussen | ||
Makeup Department
| Kim Olsson | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jens Arnoldus | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Flinth | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Nico | ... | property master |
| Rikke Raben | ... | sculptor |
| Peter Skriver | ... | graphics |
Sound Department
| Michael Dela | ... | sound |
| Nino Jacobsen | ... | sound |
| Lars Lund | ... | sound assistant |
| Julien Naudin | ... | foley artist |
Special Effects by
| Kim Olsson | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Peter Jerris | ... | optical effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Thomas Bekker | ... | lighting assistant |
| Søren Berthelin | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Jakob Bonfils | ... | grip / steadicam operator |
| Thomas Holm Deleurang | ... | clapper loader (as Thomas Holm Christensen) |
| Michael Wils Jensen | ... | lighting technician (as Michael Wils) |
| Rolf Konow | ... | still photographer |
| Michael Sørensen | ... | lighting director |
Music Department
| The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | orchestra |
| Juraj Durovic | ... | music engineer |
| Mario Klemens | ... | conductor |
| Jimmy Østbygaard | ... | copyist: assistant to composer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Karen Bentzon | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Geno Hart | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Bettie Bach | ... | accountant |
| Laura Bergsøe | ... | production assistant |
| Peter Bornedahl | ... | dramaturgical consultant |
| Martine Carlsen | ... | public relations |
| Christel Hammer | ... | public relations |
| Katrine Hartmann | ... | production assistant |
| Kristine Jørgensen | ... | accountant |
| Mette Ambro Kragh | ... | production assistant |
| Frank Omø | ... | production assistant |
| Birgitte Parrish | ... | accountant |
| Jens Stenholt | ... | runner |
| Bjarne Woldiderich | ... | police contact |
| Christian Zethner | ... | runner |
Thanks
| Jørgen Banzier | ... | Thura Film would like to thank |
| Bruno Hattens | ... | Thura Film would like to thank |
| Jørgen Simonsen | ... | Thura Film would like to thank |
| Jesper Sylvest | ... | Thura Film would like to thank |
Production Companies
- Thura Film (presents)
- DR Fiktion (co-production)
- Obel Film
- Det Danske Filminstitut (support)
Distributors
- All Right Film Distribution (1994) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- ASK Kodansha (1996) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Kamras Film Group (1996) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Líder Films (1998) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Only Hearts Company (1996) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Prooptiki (1995) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Film (1995) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- atlas Film (1995) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- Arthaus (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2013) (Denmark) (DVD)
- California Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (Germany) (DVD)
- Lumière Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Metrodome Distribution (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (as Metrodome Entertainment )
- Prem'er Video Fil'm (Russia) (VHS)
- Prooptiki Video (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- Sandrew Film (1995) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Sandrew Metronome Video (2000) (Denmark) (DVD)
- Sandrews (2001) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Sociedad General de Derechos Audiovisuales (SOGEDASA) (2004) (Spain) (DVD)
- VPS Video (1995) (Germany) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2000) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cafe Dan Turéll (Thura Film would like to thank)
- Datalogisk Institut (Thura Film would like to thank)
- Det Danske Filmstudie (mixing studio)
- FHS Studios (music recorded at)
- Gentofte Rådhus (Thura Film would like to thank)
- Geologisk Museum (Thura Film would like to thank)
- Helligkors Kirken (Thura Film would like to thank)
- Nokia (Thura Film would like to thank)
- Sankt Joseph Hospital (Thura Film would like to thank)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In order to finance his law studies, Martin starts as a night watchman in a mortuary. When the victims of a serial killer of prostitutes are deposited there, scary things begin to happen. Therefore and because of a strange bet with his fellow student Jens, the police begins to think he is the murderer. Police detective Wormer wants to help him but Martin is more and more suspected.
Written by Joern Richts |
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| Taglines | De søger en nattevagt, Martin er ikke mørkeræd, han har kun et problem... han får jobbet ! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Film debut of Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. See more » |
| Goofs | A boom mic can be seen reflected on a car when Kalinka asks the woman where Joyce's apartment is. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Bowie og Bornedal (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Let Your Fingers Do the Walking See more » |
| Quotes |
Martin:
You know what Hans Christian Andersen did? Every time he had masturbated he wrote a little X in his diary Jens: If I had written down an X every time I had masturbated, there wouldn't be any pencils left in the whole wide world See more » |