The Guilty 2018
"The crime is bigger than you think"
Set in the claustrophobic confines of a Copenhagen police dispatch center, *The Guilty* (2018) drops viewers into a heart-pounding race against time.
Director: Gustav Möller
Cast
Jakob Cedergren
Asger Holm
Jessica Dinnage
Iben (voice)
Omar Shargawi
Rashid (voice)
Johan Olsen
Michael (voice)
Jacob Lohmann
Bo (voice)
Katinka Evers-Jahnsen
Mathilde (voice)
Jeanette Lindbæk
North Zealand Shift Chief (voice)
Simon Bennebjerg
Junkie (voice)
Laura Bro
Journalist (voice)
Morten Suurballe
Man at Skælbækgade Street (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Guilty (2018) about?
A disgraced police dispatcher, Asger Holm, receives a chilling call from a kidnapped woman but is trapped at his desk. With only a phone to guide him, he must navigate chaos, his own past mistakes, and a ticking clock to save her.
Who directed The Guilty?
Gustav Möller directed *The Guilty*, crafting a tense, minimalist thriller that relies on raw performances and tight pacing.
Who stars in The Guilty?
The film features Jakob Cedergren in the lead role, supported by Jessica Dinnage, Omar Shargawi, and Johan Olsen.
Is The Guilty (2018) worth watching?
With its relentless suspense and gripping performance by Cedergren, *The Guilty* is a standout in Scandinavian crime thrillers. Its tight runtime and emotional depth make it well worth your time, especially for fans of intense, dialogue-driven dramas.
How long is The Guilty?
The runtime for *The Guilty* is 85 minutes.
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About The Guilty (2018) — A Desk Officer's Desperate Rescue in Real Time
Set in the claustrophobic confines of a Copenhagen police dispatch center, *The Guilty* (2018) drops viewers into a heart-pounding race against time. Directed by Gustav Möller, this taut Scandinavian thriller stars Jakob Cedergren as Asger Holm, a disgraced officer stuck answering emergency calls, forced to rely solely on a single phone line when a frantic woman reveals she's been abducted. With the clock ticking and the fate of the victim hanging in the balance, Asger must piece together fragmented clues while battling his own demons and the crushing weight of bureaucracy.
The film thrives on raw intensity, its minimalist setting amplifying the psychological strain as Asger's desperation grows. Layered with themes of guilt and redemption, *The Guilty* transcends typical crime dramas, delivering a gripping character study wrapped in relentless suspense. Its tight 85-minute runtime ensures no wasted moments, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats until the final, breathless revelation.
