Player (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Player is a 2013 comedy directed by Tomas Villum Jensen, starring Rasmus Bjerg as Michael-Helge, Jens Jørn Spottag and Lars Brygmann. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Tomas Villum Jensen
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Danish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Player About?
The premise of Player without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A meticulous and somewhat unremarkable lawyer is dispatched to Nice for a divorce case. Upon arrival, his life takes a sharp turn when he's swindled out of a substantial sum of company money. Facing financial ruin, he unexpectedly reconnects with an old friend, a charismatic gambler with a penchant for risk and questionable morals. Together, they navigate a dangerous situation, seeking to recover the lost funds and uncover the truth behind the deception.
Player Cast & Characters
Rasmus Bjerg leads the cast as Michael-Helge, with Jens Jørn Spottag as Winter-Schmidt and Lars Brygmann as Bob. Directed by Tomas Villum Jensen; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tomas Villum Jensen
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Rasmus Bjerg as Michael-Helge - Jens Jørn Spottag as Winter-Schmidt
- Lars Brygmann as Bob
- Ellen Hillingsø as Marianne
Also Starring in Player
· 9 more- Mille Lehfeldt Lydia
- Casper Christensen Theo
- Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen Phillip
- Lisbeth Wulff Sophia
- Ditte Arnth Sille
- Lise Koefoed Louise
- Clément Brun Luggage Man
- Eric Fardeau Pickpocket
- Xavier Jarry French Policeman
More from Tomas Villum Jensen
More films directed by Tomas Villum Jensen: At World’s End, The Uffe Holm Show 2, The Sun King and The Uffe Holm Show.
Player Plot Summary
What happens in Player from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a tale braided with ambition, betrayal, and high-stakes risk, the story follows Charlie as tragedy strikes at the heart of his circle. When Raj, Charlie’s friend, is murdered by the Russian mafia, the funeral becomes the ignition point for a plan that straddles legality and danger. At Raj’s funeral, his wife Shaila entrusts Charlie with a CD that holds crucial information about how gold ingots travel by train from Russia to Romania. This fragile spark of opportunity pushes Charlie to seek out a dangerous alliance with his mentor, the conman Victor Braganza, whose schemes have always walked the edge of law and survival.
Full summary
The whole story of Player, scene by scene
Player Box Office
Player grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- International
- $1.3M
How Well Do You Know Player?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who gives Charlie the CD that contains information about the gold train?
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Player FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Player, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Player?
Player runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Player released?
Player was released on June 20, 2013.
Who directed Player?
Player was directed by Tomas Villum Jensen.
More films by Tomas Villum Jensen Who is in the cast of Player?
Player stars Rasmus Bjerg as Michael-Helge, Jens Jørn Spottag as Winter-Schmidt and Lars Brygmann as Bob, among 13 credited actors.
How much did Player make at the box office?
Player grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Does Player have a post-credit scene?
No. Player has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Player in?
The original language of Player is Danish.
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