The Spider (2000)★ 7.6/10
- Crime
- Drama
- History
- Romance
- Thriller
Directed by: Ole Christian Madsen
Written by: Thomas Heinesen, Lars Kjeldgård, Birgit Olsen, Ebbe Kløvedal Reich, Lars Kristian Andersen
A reporter is drawn into the dark side of post-war Copenhagen as he attempts to uncover a crime syndicate on an unprecedented level.
- Original title
- The Spider
- Storyline
- In 1949, during perilous times in post-war Denmark, honest and ambitious young journalist Bjarne Madsen is determined to unmask the organised crime, the underground black markets, and the corruption which plague the city of Copenhagen. Sooner or later, Bjarne will finally get the chance to begin his crusade after the unexpected encounter of two faceless bodies that were bound together and washed ashore. Eventually, with invaluable help from esteemed crime reporter H.C.Vissing, Bjarne will discover that behind this web of corruption, fraud, and blackmail, entrepreneurs, Danish Resistance members, politicians, and even the Police lie hidden.
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 · 852
- Companies
- Danmarks Radio (DR), Metronome Productions, Sveriges Television (SVT), MHz Networks
- Release dates
- DK March 26, 2000
- SE April 21, 2000
- FI March 6, 2001
- GR February 8, 2017