On Top (1982)

On Top (1982) poster

Two rock groups, one male, the other female, decide to do a combined effort to hit the road of stardom by doing a show together. As the show is getting on the road, the lead singers of the two groups have a disagreement which brings about a parting of ways, in love as in life. A historic tour of the country begins, which through the music and performances of the two groups as well as the reactions of their audiences, reveals, beneath the comedy, glimpses of today's real competition between the sexes, seen against the background of Icelandic life.

Director: Ágúst Guðmundsson
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 100 min
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Production: Bjarmaland
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Ágúst Guðmundsson
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Top about?
Two rock groups, one male, the other female, decide to do a combined effort to hit the road of stardom by doing a show together. As the show is getting on the road, the lead singers of the two groups have a disagreement which brings about a parting of ways, in love as in life. A historic tour of the country begins, which through the music and performances of the two groups as well as the reactions of their audiences, reveals, beneath the comedy, glimpses of today's real competition between the sexes, seen against the background of Icelandic life.
Who directed On Top?
On Top was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
Who stars in On Top?
On Top stars Egill Ólafsson, Ragnhildur Gísladóttir, Jakob Frímann Magnússon, Valgeir Guðjónsson, Eggert Þorleifsson, Ásgeir Óskarsson.
How long is On Top?
On Top has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is On Top?
On Top is a Comedy, Music film.
Where was On Top produced?
On Top was produced in Iceland.