The Greatest Thing 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Director
- Thomas Robsahm
- Networks
- Norsk Film, Nordisk Film Denmark
- Where to Stream
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Topic: Film "The Greatest Thing" (2001). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 31, 2001
- Original language
- NO
- Origin
- Denmark, Norway
- Studios
- Norsk Film, Nordisk Film Denmark
- Genres
- Drama, History, Romance
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 9.0/10 from 2 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~114 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Norsk Film, Nordisk Film Denmark
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Title: The Greatest Thing
Year: 2001
Release Date: 08/31/2001 (RO)
Genres: Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 1h 54m
Synopsis: In the late 1860s, after becoming engaged to three bachelors in the town, Petra flees from an angry mob and seeks refuge in a rectory. Based on the Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson novel "Fiskerjænten".
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): The Greatest Thing is a 2001 film. It is a drama, history, and romance movie. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes. The film is based on the novel Fiskerjænten by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. Set in the late 1860s, the story follows Petra. After becoming engaged to three bachelors in the town, she flees from an angry mob and seeks refuge in a rectory.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and history that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Greatest Thing worth watching?
The Greatest Thing holds a community rating of 9.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Greatest Thing and when was it released?
The Greatest Thing is a feature film with a runtime of 114 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Greatest Thing?
The Greatest Thing was directed by Thomas Robsahm.
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