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1958 (1980): Cast

1958 (1980) movie poster

1958 is a 1980 action drama directed by Oddvar Bull Tuhus, starring Eldar Vågan, Rune Dybedahl and Øyvind Janeschitz. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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1958 (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genres
Drama , Action , Crime
Original language
Norwegian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 1958 About?

The premise of 1958 without spoilers.

The film tracks the restless Sinsen gang through the highs and lows of 1958, a year marked by the American Explorer launch and the Soviet Sputnik III, events they barely notice. Their world revolves around rock concerts, hut trips, amusement‑park outings and occasional car thefts, obsessing over the Top Twenty on Radio Luxembourg and the latest Elvis movie, while loyalty to the group and, for a few, school responsibilities shape their lives.

1958 Themes & Keywords

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  • gang
  • father son relationship
  • coming of age
  • 1950s
  • city
  • teenager
  • norway
  • biker
  • rebel
  • rock music
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Cast & crew

1958 Cast & Characters

Eldar Vågan leads the cast, with Rune Dybedahl as Arne and Øyvind Janeschitz as Knut. Directed by Oddvar Bull Tuhus; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Oddvar Bull Tuhus

More films directed by Oddvar Bull Tuhus: Blücher and Hockeyfeber.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in 1958

19 cars on screen, including the 1949 Studebaker Champion and the 1954 BSA B-Series.

All 19 cars
  • 1949 Studebaker Champion in 1958 1949 Studebaker Champion Main role
  • 1954 BSA B-Series in 1958 1954 BSA B-Series Important role
  • 1959 Volvo PV 544 in 1958 1959 Volvo PV 544 Important role
  • BSA B-Series in 1958 BSA B-Series Minor role

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FAQ

1958 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 1958, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1958?

1958 runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was 1958 released?

1958 was released on August 22, 1980.

Who directed 1958?

1958 was directed by Oddvar Bull Tuhus.

More films by Oddvar Bull Tuhus

Who is in the cast of 1958?

1958 stars Eldar Vågan, Rune Dybedahl as Arne and Øyvind Janeschitz as Knut, among 13 credited actors.

Does 1958 have a post-credit scene?

No. 1958 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 1958 in?

The original language of 1958 is Norwegian.

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