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a-ha: The Movie
a-ha: The Movie

a-ha: The Movie

The story of three young boys who chose to follow the impossible dream.

Genres

MusicDocumentary

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When "Take On Me" reached nr 1 on Billboard in the US in 1985, the dream came true. Or did it? The band was not prepared for what the success could bring, including tension between the three band members.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Norwegian

Runtime

109 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

03 September 2021

Country

Norway

Cast

Morten Harket

Morten Harket

Self

Paul Waaktaar-Savoy

Paul Waaktaar-Savoy

Self

Magne Furuholmen

Magne Furuholmen

Self

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