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  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Film Movement
  • 1 h 56 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Film Movement
  • 1 h 56 m

Summary This true story of the infamous Bastoy Boys Home correctional facility in Norway, begins with the arrival of seventeen-year-old Erling, a rumored murderer. He immediately clashes with the island facility's governor, who believes manual labor, rigid discipline, and harsh punishment are the only methods that can turn the boys into honorab...

Directed By: Marius Holst

Written By: Mette M. Bølstad, Lars Saabye Christensen, Dennis Magnusson, Eric Schmid

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Film Movement
  • 1 h 56 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Film Movement
  • 1 h 56 m

King of Devil's Island

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Summary This true story of the infamous Bastoy Boys Home correctional facility in Norway, begins with the arrival of seventeen-year-old Erling, a rumored murderer. He immediately clashes with the island facility's governor, who believes manual labor, rigid discipline, and harsh punishment are the only methods that can turn the boys into honorab...

Directed By: Marius Holst

Written By: Mette M. Bølstad, Lars Saabye Christensen, Dennis Magnusson, Eric Schmid

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Mar 16, 2012
Possibly no one else does "grim" with as much unsparing enthusiasm as the Scandinavians.
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Production Company 4 1/2 Film, MACT Productions, St Paul Film, Opus Film
Release Date Nov 18, 2011
Duration 1 h 56 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline Norway, 1915, a home for boys.
Website http://www.facebook.com/kongenavbastoy
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Awards

Amanda Awards, Norway
• 3 Wins & 8 Nominations
Kosmorama, Trondheim Internasjonale Filmfestival
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations
Lübeck Nordic Film Days
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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