Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli
Útlaginn
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ágúst Guðmundsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Áskell Másson, Ágúst Guðmundsson
- Original Score
- Áskell Másson
- Original Title
- Útlaginn
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- IsFilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ágúst Guðmundsson
Áskell Másson, Ágúst Guðmundsson
Áskell Másson
Sigurður Sverrir Pálsson
William Diver
Jón Hermannsson
Department Leadership Roster
Jón Hermannsson
Producer
William Diver
Editor
Ágúst Guðmundsson
Director
Ágúst Guðmundsson
Writer
Jón Þórisson
Production Design
Sigurður Sverrir Pálsson
Director of Photography
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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?
The principal cast of Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli includes Helgi Skúlason, Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir, Arnar Jónsson, Kristján Jóhann Jónsson, Þráinn Karlsson.
When was Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli released and how long is it?
Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli was composed by Áskell Másson.