About the illegal radio station A.K.Y. and the men that operated it in Norway, based in Kristiansand and Oslo, that helped carry the fight against the Nazis in the bleakest days of WW2. The film is based on a true story, and several of those who participated in the real events play themselves.
Kontakt! is of 1 hour(s) and 37 minute(s). It is Produced By: Contact Film A/S. It was released on 1956-12-26.
Genres: DocumentaryDramaWar
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