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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.
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Quick facts
Year
2025
Runtime
2h 5m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.2/10
Votes
26
Genre
Crime, Drama, History
Director
Language
DA
Budget
$6.5M
Cast
🎭 Crime
🎭 Drama
🎭 History
🎬 Christoffer Boe
👤 Alex Høgh Andersen
👤 Mathilde Arcel Fock
👤 Nicolaj Kopernikus
fire
denmark
killer
task force
nostalgic
burning
cold blooded killer
forbidden sexuality
murder hunt
crime
queer sexuality
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Questions about Special Unit - The First Murder
How long is Special Unit - The First Murder?
Special Unit - The First Murder has a runtime of 2h 5m (2 hours and 5 minutes).
Who directed Special Unit - The First Murder?
Special Unit - The First Murder was directed by Christoffer Boe and released in 2025.
What genre is Special Unit - The First Murder?
Special Unit - The First Murder is a Crime, Drama, History film (2025).
Who stars in Special Unit - The First Murder?
The cast of Special Unit - The First Murder includes Alex Høgh Andersen, Mathilde Arcel Fock, Nicolaj Kopernikus, Katrine Greis-Rosenthal, Ask Berntsen.
What is the TMDB rating for Special Unit - The First Murder?
Special Unit - The First Murder has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 26 votes.
