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The Salvation

  • 2014
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Mads Mikkelsen in The Salvation (2014)
In 1870s America, a peaceful American settler kills his family's murderer which unleashes the fury of a notorious gang leader. His cowardly fellow townspeople then betray him, forcing him to hunt down the outlaws alone.
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In 1870s America, the fury of a notorious gang leader is unleashed when a peaceful American settler avenges the death of his family. Then as his cowardly fellow townspeople betray him, he is... Read allIn 1870s America, the fury of a notorious gang leader is unleashed when a peaceful American settler avenges the death of his family. Then as his cowardly fellow townspeople betray him, he is forced to hunt down the outlaws alone.In 1870s America, the fury of a notorious gang leader is unleashed when a peaceful American settler avenges the death of his family. Then as his cowardly fellow townspeople betray him, he is forced to hunt down the outlaws alone.

  • Director
    • Kristian Levring
  • Writers
    • Anders Thomas Jensen
    • Kristian Levring
  • Stars
    • Mads Mikkelsen
    • Eva Green
    • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    45K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,502
    2,083
    • Director
      • Kristian Levring
    • Writers
      • Anders Thomas Jensen
      • Kristian Levring
    • Stars
      • Mads Mikkelsen
      • Eva Green
      • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • 157User reviews
    • 191Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations total

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    Mads Mikkelsen
    Mads Mikkelsen
    • Jon Jensen
    Eva Green
    Eva Green
    • Madelaine
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Henry Delarue
    Éric Cantona
    Éric Cantona
    • Corsican
    Mikael Persbrandt
    Mikael Persbrandt
    • Peter Jensen
    Douglas Henshall
    Douglas Henshall
    • Sheriff Mallick
    Michael Raymond-James
    Michael Raymond-James
    • Paul Delarue
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Mayor Nathan Keane
    Alexander Arnold
    Alexander Arnold
    • Voichek Borowski
    Nanna Øland Fabricius
    Nanna Øland Fabricius
    • Marie Jensen
    Toke Lars Bjarke
    • Kresten Jensen
    Sean Cameron Michael
    Sean Cameron Michael
    • Lester
    Carel Nel
    Carel Nel
    • Stagecoach Whip
    Kobus Swanepool
    • Stagecoach Gunman
    José Domingos
    José Domingos
    • Mr. Raul Delgado
    • (as Jose Domingos)
    Sivan Raphaely
    Sivan Raphaely
    • Mrs. Delgado
    • (as Sivan Rafaley)
    Vanessa Cooke
    • Mrs. Borowski
    Grant Swanby
    Grant Swanby
    • Joe No Leg
    • Director
      • Kristian Levring
    • Writers
      • Anders Thomas Jensen
      • Kristian Levring
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    • Trivia
      The sets were built from the ground in the South African locations. A town set burnt down shortly before filming was complete.
    • Goofs
      When Standard Atlantic's Accountant calculates Delarue's commission for collecting 15 deeds; as being $3,148 plus 12%, equaling $3,524. Delarue makes the point "and 76 cents" when in actual fact his commission is short by $1.76.
    • Quotes

      Peter: Yeah, I was a soldier once, and it taught me a lesson. Don't get into a fight you know you're gonna lose.

      Lester: [under his breath] Cowards.

    • Connections
      References High Noon (1952)

    User reviews157

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    7/10

    Old style western

    If you like traditional westerns you will enjoy this film.

    These days you don't get to see American westerns very often, so is nice to see that genre is not dead thanks to productions like this one from Denmark or others like The Dark Valley (Das finstere Tal).

    Mads Mikkelsen plays the main character with great professionalism, without excesses. Same thing with Eva Green, portraying a scarred mute woman that talks only with her eyes.

    You have the good guy, the VERY bad guy, the town full of cowards, the tormented girl, the backstabbing character. All the things you expect to find in a good old western. If you add to that the good performances, my only advice is, see this movie.
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    • Release date
      • February 27, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • United Kingdom
      • South Africa
      • Sweden
      • Belgium
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Danish
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • La salvación
    • Filming locations
      • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Zentropa Entertainments
      • Forward Films
      • Spier Films
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    • Budget
      • €10,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $44,903
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,651
      • Mar 1, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,363,964
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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