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‘The Promised Land’: A Battle of Wills in 18th-Century Denmark  

Mikkelsen channels Eastwood, Redford, and Gibson is this amazing Nordic period piece.
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‘The Promised Land’: A Battle of Wills in 18th-Century Denmark  
Ludwig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen), in the epic “The Promised Land.” Magnolia Pictures
Michael Clark
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R | 2h 7m | Drama, Biography, Revisionist History | 2024

Best known to American audiences as the principal villain in “Casino Royale” (2006) and the title character in the TV series “Hannibal” (2013–2015), Danish thespian Mads Mikkelsen is one of, if not the most popular actors in his homeland.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.
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