Sons of the Soil (1920)

Cast

• Philip Bech - Vivild
• Gudrun Indriadottir - Widow at Bolli
• Elisabeth Jacobsen - Snæbjörg / Bagga
• Frederik Jacobsen - Örlygur
• Bertel Krause - Skipper Janzen
• Ove Kühl - Young Örlygur
• Victor Neumann - Prof. Grahl
• Karen Poulsen
• Gunnar Sommerfeldt - Ketill Örlygsson
• Inge Sommerfeldt - Alma

Screenplay

• Gunnar Gunnarsson (Author)
• Valdemar Andersen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sons of the Soil about?

In Iceland, the pride and honour of one’s family mean everything. Ørlygur á Borg is the most powerful man in the parish, and his son Ormarr is a man of action with a firm sense of justice, predestined to follow in his father’s footsteps. However, Ormarr has other plans for his life, and when one day he sets out for Copenhagen to study, his tyrannical brother takes advantage of the situation, seizing the farm and the role of ruler in the parish. (Stumfilm.dk)

Who directed Sons of the Soil?

Sons of the Soil was directed by Gunnar Sommerfeldt.

Who stars in Sons of the Soil?

Sons of the Soil stars Philip Bech, Gudrun Indriadottir, Elisabeth Jacobsen, Frederik Jacobsen, Bertel Krause, Ove Kühl.

How long is Sons of the Soil?

Sons of the Soil has a runtime of 2h 59m (179 minutes).

What genre is Sons of the Soil?

Sons of the Soil is a Drama film.

Where was Sons of the Soil produced?

Sons of the Soil was produced in Denmark.