---
title: "The Greatest Gamble"
year: 1967
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-greatest-gamble-1967"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 147791
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Greatest Gamble (1967) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-greatest-gamble-1967

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Greatest Gamble is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under War, Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Norwegian resistance leader infiltrates the Nazis by posing as a Hitler Youth chief."

### Why Watch
- Authentic portrayal of Norwegian resistance
- Tense undercover narrative
- Strong period war drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 2h 7m, pacing can feel deliberate
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s serious war drama tone makes it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, gritty, historical, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The film centers on Gunvald Tomstad, the leader of a local Norwegian resistance group.

### Q: What historical period does the film depict?
It is set during the German occupation of Norway in World War II.

### Q: How does the protagonist infiltrate the occupiers?
He pretends to be a devoted leader of the Hitler Youth to gain the Germans’ trust.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a war and drama film.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in Norway on 26 December 1967.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Greatest Gamble — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/147791)
- [The Greatest Gamble [Efter ordre fra London] (1967) | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4444909-the-greatest-gamble)

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