Golden Sands
Originally released in 1984. Golden Sands is a comedy film. directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
Starring Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Matthew Driscoll, and Viðar Eggertsson
Synopsis
A political comedy about the effects of the apparent discovery of gold in the sands near a small community on Iceland's south coast. Troops from the American NATO base "invade" the territory, journalists from Reykjavik arrive and the morals of the local inhabitants quickly turn topsy-turvy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
IS
Original language
Country
Iceland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edda Björgvinsdóttir
as Ásthildur
Matthew Driscoll
as Soldier
Viðar Eggertsson
as Photographer
Borgar Garðarsson
as Stefán
Pálmi Gestsson
as Eiríkur
Björgvin Helgi Halldórsson
as Singer
Nikulás Ari Hannigan
as Soldier
Rósa Ingólfsdóttir
as Guðrún
Gestur Einar Jónasson
as Guðmundur
Arnar Jónsson
as Reverend Páll
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IS
Production Companies
- IsFilm
- Mannamyndir
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Sands about?
A political comedy about the effects of the apparent discovery of gold in the sands near a small community on Iceland's south coast. Troops from the American NATO base "invade" the territory, journ...
Who directed Golden Sands?
Golden Sands was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
How long is Golden Sands?
Golden Sands has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Golden Sands released?
Golden Sands was released on December 26, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Golden Sands?
The main cast of Golden Sands includes Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Matthew Driscoll, Viðar Eggertsson, Borgar Garðarsson, Pálmi Gestsson.