Magnús
Originally released in 1989. Magnús is a comedy/drama film. directed by Þráinn Bertelsson.
Starring Egill Ólafsson, Þórhallur Sigurðsson, and Guðrún Gísladóttir
Synopsis
Magnús is a 45-year-old lawyer, whose routine is upset by the personal news that he is suffering from cancer. This causes Magnús to stop and think about himself, his life and his family. If his life is going to end sooner than he expected, he wants to know how much it's been worth to him. Has life been worth living? Is it worth fighting for; is it worth a struggle against death? He takes a look at his family, a group of ordinary people, who are the colourful heroes of everyday life, struggling along in a world far removed from the world of high finance, power politics and international intrigues, but yet to them their lives are lives of high adventure. Those adventures, from the sublime to the ridiculous, form the storyline of the film, told against the background of Magnús' dilemma.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
IS
Original language
Country
Iceland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Egill Ólafsson
as Magnús
Þórhallur Sigurðsson
as Theódór Ólafsson
Guðrún Gísladóttir
as Helena Ólafsdóttir
Jón Sigurbjörnsson
as Ólafur Theódórsson
Margrét Ákadóttir
as Laufey Hrímfjörð
María Ellingsen
as Edda Magnúsdóttir
Ingimar Oddsson
as Ólafur Magnússon
Erlingur Gíslason
as Dr. Óðinn
Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
as Gísli
Árni Pétur Guðjónsson
as Símon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IS
Production Companies
- Nýtt Líf ehf.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magnús about?
Magnús is a 45-year-old lawyer, whose routine is upset by the personal news that he is suffering from cancer. This causes Magnús to stop and think about himself, his life and his family. If his l...
Who directed Magnús?
Magnús was directed by Þráinn Bertelsson.
How long is Magnús?
Magnús has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Magnús released?
Magnús was released on August 11, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Magnús?
The main cast of Magnús includes Egill Ólafsson, Þórhallur Sigurðsson, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Jón Sigurbjörnsson, Margrét Ákadóttir.