Magnús
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.
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Egill Ólafsson
Magnús
Þórhallur Sigurðsson
Theódór Ólafsson
Guðrún Gísladóttir
Helena Ólafsdóttir
Jón Sigurbjörnsson
Ólafur Theódórsson
Margrét Ákadóttir
Laufey Hrímfjörð
María Ellingsen
Edda Magnúsdóttir
Ingimar Oddsson
Ólafur Magnússon
Erlingur Gíslason
Dr. Óðinn
Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
Gísli
Árni Pétur Guðjónsson
Símon
Randver Þorláksson
Jónas the lawyer
Örn Árnason
Shopkeeper
Lilja Þórisdóttir
Svala friend of Teddi
Gunnar Eyjólfsson
Poet at art exhibition
Edda V. Guðmundsdóttir
Sigríður the secretary
Kristinn Hákonarson
Horse tamer
Vilhjálmur Ragnarsson
Duck farmer
Ari Eggertsson
Flower salesman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Þráinn Bertelsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Þráinn Bertelsson
- Original Score
- Sigurður R. Jónsson
- Original Title
- Magnús
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Nýtt Líf ehf.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Þráinn Bertelsson
Þráinn Bertelsson
Sigurður R. Jónsson
Ari Kristinsson
Skafti Guðmundsson
Department Leadership Roster
Þráinn Bertelsson
Director
Þráinn Bertelsson
Writer
Sigurður R. Jónsson
Original Music Composer
Ari Kristinsson
Director of Photography
Skafti Guðmundsson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Magnús.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magnús
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Magnús?
Magnús was directed by Þráinn Bertelsson.
Who stars in Magnús?
The principal cast of Magnús includes Egill Ólafsson, Þórhallur Sigurðsson, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Jón Sigurbjörnsson, Margrét Ákadóttir.
When was Magnús released and how long is it?
Magnús was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Magnús?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magnús was composed by Sigurður R. Jónsson.