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Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation

Original title: Hamilton: I nationens intresse
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
9K
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Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation (2012)
Swedish agent Hamilton tracks 200 stolen grenades to Russians at the Uzbek/Afghan border. Some men kill both dealers and buyers and steal the grenades. Who are they and what do they want with the grenades?
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Swedish agent Hamilton tracks 200 stolen grenades to Russians at the Uzbek/Afghan border. Some men kill both dealers and buyers and steal the grenades. Who are they and what do they want wit... Read allSwedish agent Hamilton tracks 200 stolen grenades to Russians at the Uzbek/Afghan border. Some men kill both dealers and buyers and steal the grenades. Who are they and what do they want with the grenades?Swedish agent Hamilton tracks 200 stolen grenades to Russians at the Uzbek/Afghan border. Some men kill both dealers and buyers and steal the grenades. Who are they and what do they want with the grenades?

  • Director
    • Kathrine Windfeld
  • Writers
    • Jan Guillou
    • Stefan Thunberg
  • Stars
    • Mikael Persbrandt
    • Saba Mubarak
    • Pernilla August
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kathrine Windfeld
    • Writers
      • Jan Guillou
      • Stefan Thunberg
    • Stars
      • Mikael Persbrandt
      • Saba Mubarak
      • Pernilla August
    • 23User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Mikael Persbrandt
    Mikael Persbrandt
    • Carl Hamilton
    Saba Mubarak
    Saba Mubarak
    • Mouna Al Fathar
    Pernilla August
    Pernilla August
    • Sara Landhag
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Rob Hart
    Lennart Hjulström
    Lennart Hjulström
    • DG
    Aleksandr Nosik
    Aleksandr Nosik
    • Krutov
    • (as Alexander Nosik)
    Ray Fearon
    Ray Fearon
    • Benjamin Lee
    • (as Raymond Fearon)
    Peter Andersson
    Peter Andersson
    • Staffan Wärnman
    Gustaf Hammarsten
    Gustaf Hammarsten
    • Martin Lagerbäck
    Dan Ekborg
    Dan Ekborg
    • Claes Olofsson
    David Dencik
    David Dencik
    • Tomas Tideman
    Leo Gregory
    Leo Gregory
    • Miller
    Fanny Risberg
    Fanny Risberg
    • Maria Solska
    Liv Mjönes
    • Johanna Runestam
    Kevin McNally
    Kevin McNally
    • Harold Smith
    Joseph Beddelem
    Joseph Beddelem
    • Coleman
    Cedric Proust
    Cedric Proust
    • Tyler
    Peter Gardiner
    Peter Gardiner
    • Bruce
    • Director
      • Kathrine Windfeld
    • Writers
      • Jan Guillou
      • Stefan Thunberg
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews23

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    7spirou-594-904693

    solid and somewhat smart action movie

    In my personal opinion this movie is a much more realistic version of any "American style" "secret agent" movie. It has action, never gets boring, it has fights and explosions. What differs the main character most from let's say a "transporter", is that the movie is not giving him one of the usual stereotypes of "bad stories from the past". In fact the movie does start with quite a shocking moment, something one rarely seen in other action movies, and later on in the movie there is actually a moment of thought in terms of "even agents are under law". So if you once in a while get bored by transporter 3 and would like to see an unknown but credible face on screen, I think you will like this movie.
    7claudio_carvalho

    Complex and Well Built Plot

    The efficient Swedish agent Carl Hamilton (Mikael Persbrandt) is working undercover in a Russian Mafia that deal two hundred Swedish weapons to Afeghanistan terrorists. Out of the blue, they are attacked by American mercenaries that kill all the dealers and buyers of weapons, but Hamilton escapes. Soon he learns that the mercenaries have the Swedish Martin Lagerbäck (Gustaf Hammarsten) in their base and Hamilton goes to the spot to retrieve him. He also learns that the American Benjamin Lee (Ray Fearon) is prisoner of the group and he rescues him. He discovers that Lee knows that the American mercenaries led by Rob Hart (Jason Flemyng) are forging attacks to leaders to blame terrorists groups and the next target will evolve the Swedish Prime Minister. He teams up with his partner Mouna Al Fathar (Saba Mubarak) to stop Hart and hos crew. Will they succeed?

    "Hamilton: I nationens intresse" is a great Swedish action movie with a complex and well built plot. The subplot with Dr. Maria Solska, performed by Fanny Risberg, is forgettable and does not adda nything to the storyline. But the storyline is excellent and the film is worthwhile watching. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Agente H - Conspiração Terrorista" (Agent H - Terrorist Conspiration")
    8b_dalum

    Exciting

    Exciting, good acting, scenes full of atmosphere. I hope to see more of Michael Persbrandt and the crew. I like the bad guy, really bad. Also in Mouna there are interesting perspectives. So. Wish the movie was longer - I would like to know the characters better... Shares some of its qualities with the new Bond-movies, ethically, aesthetically and Plot-wise. Well done by the female director! And by the way: High-level sound-work and music. I think that some of the mediocre reviews are connected to the fact that the movie is a threat to established concepts like 007.. So please - go on develop the unique Hamilton-concept.
    9terry-820-445768

    I enjoyed this film.............................

    I've read all the other reviews and I think some other reviewers are speaking about a different film.

    This movie was very comfortable to watch. Sure, plot has been done before. But so what, that doesn't mean it cant be done again by different characters. I think all of the characters were portrayed quit convincingly. I was very comfortable with all of the acting and script.

    This movie looked and felt more real and more believable to me than many many other top rated action movies.

    The direction was spot on. All of the action all went off very realistically.

    There are some twists to the plot that I certainly didn't expect. I'm quite sure this is an enjoyable movie for all action film lovers if you don't expect all action movies to be done with the same style of direction.

    I do hope to see more of these actors and the characters they portrayed in this movie.
    9teddysunrise-272-566328

    Excellent action thriller - made in Sweden

    I saw this movie in the cinema yesterday , good movies should always bee seen in the cinema.

    It was good action from beginning to the end and the movie had an interesting story.

    It's a movie that makes you think , what if it's true ?

    weapon industry wants to sell weapons and politicians and corporate leaders play dirty

    My impression from old Swedish thrillers are old men talking to much and trying to look important , Hamilton is a big step up to real action in class with Sylvester Stallone , Bruce Willis and many more

    Mikael Persbrandt delivers and so also all the other good actors.

    I look forward to the next Hamilton movie , good work

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    • Trivia
      Mikael Persbrandt prepared for the role of Carl Hamilton by training with the American Navy Seals in San Diego for an extensive period of time, learning techniques such as silent takedowns and weapon disarming. Mikael Persbrandt was also trained by SSG, the Swedish Elite Force, in preparation for the role.
    • Goofs
      Rob Hart tells Benjamin Lee that Lee will take out two Heads of State. But the Swedish Head of State is the monarch, not the Prime Minister. Thus at the time the movie is set it is His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden who is the Head of State.
    • Connections
      Followed by Agent Hamilton: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      My own worst enemy
      Written by Tristan

      Arranged by Ramström / Magnusson

      Performed by Robert Pettersson (Takida) feat. Helena Josefsson

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2012 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • Jordan
    • Languages
      • Swedish
      • English
      • Russian
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Điệp Viên Hamilton: Vì Lợi Ích Quốc Gia
    • Filming locations
      • Slussen, Södermalm, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • International Traders
      • Pampas Produktion
      • TV4
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    • Budget
      • SEK 45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,249,053
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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