Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired the U.S. distribution rights for Anders Thomas Jensen’s The Last Viking , starring Mads Mikkelsen.

The Last Viking marks Anders Thomas Jensen’s sixth feature as a director. All six films star Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas. The film’s official synopsis reads: Anker is released from prison following a fifteen-years sentence for robbery. The money from the heist was buried by Anker’s brother, Manfred. Only he knows where it is. Unfortunately, Manfred has since developed a mental disorder, causing him to forget all. Together, the brothers embark on an unexpected journey to locate the money and discover who they really are.

The film debuted at this year’s Venice Film Festival, followed by the North American premiere at the Toronto International Fi

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