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Executive Protection (2001): Cast & Box Office

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Executive Protection is a 2001 action thriller directed by Anders Nilsson, starring Jakob Eklund as Johan Falk, Samuel Fröler and Christoph M. Ohrt. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $226,296 worldwide.

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Executive Protection (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Anders Nilsson
Genres
Action , Thriller , Crime
Original language
Swedish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Executive Protection About?

The premise of Executive Protection without spoilers.

After a chaotic final mission, Falk is stuck at a desk job that clashes with his nature. He joins a private‑investigation firm. Sven, another friend, hires tough PI Nikolaus Lehmann to protect his business from gang extortion. When Lehmann kidnaps Falk’s wife Jeanette, puts a time‑bomb collar on her and demands the agency, Falk must face the killer.

Executive Protection Themes & Keywords

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  • gun
  • explosive collar
  • businessman
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  • held at gunpoint
  • gangster
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  • part of series
  • police procedural
  • bodyguard
  • organized crime
  • lawyer
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  • police
  • kidnapping
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Cast & crew

Executive Protection Cast & Characters

Jakob Eklund leads the cast as Johan Falk, with Samuel Fröler as Sven Persson and Christoph M. Ohrt as Nikolaus Lehman. Directed by Anders Nilsson; 29 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Anders Nilsson

More films directed by Anders Nilsson: Johan Falk: Alla råns moder, Johan Falk: De 107 patrioterna, Johan Falk: Vapenbröder and Johan Falk: GSI - Gruppen för särskilda insatser.

Full filmography
Box office

Executive Protection Box Office

Executive Protection grossed $226,296 worldwide.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$226.3K

International
$226.3K
Details

Executive Protection Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Protection - Mit tödlicher Sicherheit” and “Executive Protection - Die Bombe tickt”.

Also known as
  • Protection - Mit tödlicher Sicherheit
  • Executive Protection - Die Bombe tickt
  • Johan Falk: Livvagterne
  • Livvaktene
  • Johan Falk: Livvakterna
  • Protection rapprochée
  • Охоронці

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FAQ

Executive Protection FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Executive Protection?

Executive Protection runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was Executive Protection released?

Executive Protection was released on August 17, 2001.

Who directed Executive Protection?

Executive Protection was directed by Anders Nilsson.

More films by Anders Nilsson

Who is in the cast of Executive Protection?

Executive Protection stars Jakob Eklund as Johan Falk, Samuel Fröler as Sven Persson and Christoph M. Ohrt as Nikolaus Lehman, among 29 credited actors.

How much did Executive Protection make at the box office?

Executive Protection grossed $226,296 worldwide.

Does Executive Protection have a post-credit scene?

No. Executive Protection has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Executive Protection in?

The original language of Executive Protection is Swedish.

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