Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli (1981)
Based on the saga of Gísli Súrsson, one of the Icelandic Sagas. The attempt of a family head in 10th century Iceland to strengthen the fragile bonds within the clan through blood brotherhood turns into the opposite through suspicion and resentment. When the law of blood revenge has to be fulfilled after a murder, a fateful chain reaction is set in motion.
Director: Ágúst Guðmundsson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 30, 1981
Cast
- Helgi Skúlason - Eyjolf
- Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir - Thordis
- Arnar Jónsson - Gisli
- Kristján Jóhann Jónsson - Vestein
- Þráinn Karlsson - Thorkel
- Benedikt Sigurðarson - Thorgrim
- Ragnheiður Steindórsdóttir - Aud
- Bjarni Steingrímsson - Bork
- Sólveig Halldórsdóttir - Gudrid
- Ari Harðarson - Geirmund
Screenplay
- Ágúst Guðmundsson
- Áskell Másson (Musical)
Music: Áskell Másson
Cinematography: Sigurður Sverrir Pálsson
Editing: William Diver
Production: IsFilm
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
Keywords
iceland
More Films by Director: Ágúst Guðmundsson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli about?
- Based on the saga of Gísli Súrsson, one of the Icelandic Sagas. The attempt of a family head in 10th century Iceland to strengthen the fragile bonds within the clan through blood brotherhood turns into the opposite through suspicion and resentment. When the law of blood revenge has to be fulfilled after a murder, a fateful chain reaction is set in motion.
- Who directed Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli?
- Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
- Who stars in Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli?
- Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli stars Helgi Skúlason, Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir, Arnar Jónsson, Kristján Jóhann Jónsson, Þráinn Karlsson, Benedikt Sigurðarson.
- How long is Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli?
- Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli?
- Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli is a Drama film.
- Where was Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli produced?
- Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli was produced in Iceland.