Special Unit - The First Murder
Released just last year. Special Unit - The First Murder is a crime/drama film. directed by Christoffer Boe. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alex Høgh Andersen, Mathilde Arcel Fock, and Nicolaj Kopernikus
Synopsis
Denmark in 1927. The ambitious police officer Otto Himmelstrup leads the newly formed Special Unit, which is tasked with assisting local police in solving particularly difficult crimes. When a body is found in a burnt-out summer house in Esbjerg, Otto and his team begin to unravel an unusual murder mystery, revealing power struggles and corruption among the city’s elite. The closer the unit gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes. Soon, Otto finds himself not only battling powerful enemies but also confronting his own dark side in his quest to solve the case.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 2025
5 months ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (22 votes)
Budget
$6.5M
Production budget
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Alex Høgh Andersen
as Otto Himmelstrup
Mathilde Arcel Fock
as Camilla
Nicolaj Kopernikus
as PR
Mille Lehfeldt
as Nete Schwartz
Lars Ranthe
as Skov Nielsen
Katrine Greis-Rosenthal
as Lise Faber
Kristian Halken
as Ole Hansen
Flemming Enevold
as Valdemar Mensen
Niels Hausgaard
as Esbjergs borgmester
Peter Flyvholm
as Thorleif
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
- Budget
- $6,500,000
Production Companies
- Nordisk Film
- Lava Films
- Det Danske Filminstitut
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Special Unit - The First Murder about?
Denmark in 1927. The ambitious police officer Otto Himmelstrup leads the newly formed Special Unit, which is tasked with assisting local police in solving particularly difficult crimes. When a body...
Who directed Special Unit - The First Murder?
Special Unit - The First Murder was directed by Christoffer Boe.
How long is Special Unit - The First Murder?
Special Unit - The First Murder has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Special Unit - The First Murder released?
Special Unit - The First Murder was released on August 25, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Special Unit - The First Murder?
The main cast of Special Unit - The First Murder includes Alex Høgh Andersen, Mathilde Arcel Fock, Nicolaj Kopernikus, Mille Lehfeldt, Lars Ranthe.