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Detective Downs (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Detective Downs is a 2013 crime comedy directed by Bård Breien, starring Per Schaanning as Eddy Bogerud, Svein André Hofsø Myhre and Liv Bernhoft Osa. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $642,575 worldwide.

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Detective Downs (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Bård Breien
Genres
Crime , Comedy
Original language
Norwegian
Studio
Friland
After the credits
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The story

What Is Detective Downs About?

The premise of Detective Downs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Detective Robert possesses the classic look of a private investigator: his own office, a trench coat, and a hat reminiscent of Humphrey Bogart. However, he also has Down syndrome and lacks one crucial element – a case. His quiet existence is disrupted when a woman seeks his help, presenting him with a mystery that finally gives him a chance to prove himself.

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Cast & crew

Detective Downs Cast & Characters

Per Schaanning leads the cast as Eddy Bogerud, with Svein André Hofsø Myhre as Robert Bogerud and Liv Bernhoft Osa as Rita Stjernen. Directed by Bård Breien; 31 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bård Breien

More films directed by Bård Breien: Shadow of Victory and The Art of Negative Thinking.

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Plot

Detective Downs Plot Summary

What happens in Detective Downs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A 28-year-old man named Robert Bogerud [Svein André Hofsø Myhre] has his own office at the Marihøna hotel and another workspace in his father’s nearby police station. One night, a phone call breaks his routine, and he answers with a flat greeting: “Hello this is Robert Bogerud. Meet me at the red line strike.”

Hello this is Robert Bogerud. Meet me at the red line strike

Full summary

The whole story of Detective Downs, scene by scene

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Box office

Detective Downs Box Office

Detective Downs grossed $642,575 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$642.6K

International
$642.6K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Detective Downs?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the 28‑year‑old protagonist in Detective Downs?

Details

Detective Downs Also Known As

Also known as “Detektiv Down”.

Also known as
  • Detektiv Down

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FAQ

Detective Downs FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Detective Downs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Detective Downs?

Detective Downs runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Detective Downs released?

Detective Downs was released on October 25, 2013.

Who directed Detective Downs?

Detective Downs was directed by Bård Breien.

More films by Bård Breien

Who is in the cast of Detective Downs?

Detective Downs stars Per Schaanning as Eddy Bogerud, Svein André Hofsø Myhre as Robert Bogerud and Liv Bernhoft Osa as Rita Stjernen, among 31 credited actors.

How much did Detective Downs make at the box office?

Detective Downs grossed $642,575 worldwide.

Does Detective Downs have a post-credit scene?

No. Detective Downs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Detective Downs in?

The original language of Detective Downs is Norwegian.

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