Black’s Game (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Black’s Game is a 2012 drama thriller directed by Óskar Thór Axelsson, starring Thorvaldur Kristjansson as Stebbi, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson and Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $621,740 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Óskar Thór Axelsson
- Original language
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Icelandic - Studio
- Filmus Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black’s Game About?
The premise of Black’s Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in Reykjavik during the mid‑to‑late 1990s, the city’s once‑small, relatively innocent drug market erupts into a far more aggressive and violent underworld. The film follows a fictional gang of dealers as they seize power, illustrating the rapid transformation of Iceland’s criminal landscape.
Black’s Game Cast & Characters
Thorvaldur Kristjansson leads the cast as Stebbi, with Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Tóti and Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson as Jói Faraó. Directed by Óskar Thór Axelsson; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Óskar Thór Axelsson
- Thorvaldur Kristjansson as Stebbi
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Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Tóti - Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson as Jói Faraó
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Maria Thelma Smáradóttir as Dagný's Friend
Also Starring in Black’s Game
· 14 more- Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir Housewife
- Steinn Ármann Magnússon Einar skakki
- Rúnar Freyr Gíslason Árni Jónsson
- Björn Jörundur Friðbjörnsson Óskar tattoo
- Hilmar Jónsson Konráð Geirsson
- Sveinn Geirsson Viktor
- Ísak Hinriksson Nóri litli
- Damon Younger Bruno
- Egill Einarsson Sævar K
- María Birta Dagný
- Vignir Rafn Valþórsson Robbi Rotta
- Jórunn Steinsson Dagný's Friend
- Þór Jóhannesson Eddi Krueger
- Andri Már Birgisson Rósi
Black’s Game Plot Summary
What happens in Black’s Game from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Black’s Game unfolds in an unpredictable Reykjavík during the mid-nineties, a period when the city’s underworld is expanding, turning darker and more woven into daily life. The film follows a cast of characters as their fates collide, with a central viewpoint anchored by Stebbi, an ordinary man who finds himself pulled into the drug scene through his childhood friend, Tóti.
Full summary
The whole story of Black’s Game, scene by scene
Black’s Game Box Office
Black’s Game grossed $621,740 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$621.7K
- International
- $621.7K
Black’s Game Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Black’s Game.
How Well Do You Know Black’s Game?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city does Black's Game primarily take place?
Black’s Game Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Zagrywka Czarnego” and “Svartur á leik”.
- Also known as
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- Zagrywka Czarnego
- Svartur á leik
- Black's Game - Kaltes Land
- Игра Блэка
- Kara Oyun
- Éjsötét játszma
- Okamžik zkratu
- משחק שחור
- 冰岛黑风暴
- O Jogo de Black
- Juego de drogas
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Black’s Game FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Black’s Game, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black’s Game?
Black’s Game runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Black’s Game released?
Black’s Game was released on February 1, 2012.
Who directed Black’s Game?
Black’s Game was directed by Óskar Thór Axelsson.
More films by Óskar Thór Axelsson Who is in the cast of Black’s Game?
Black’s Game stars Thorvaldur Kristjansson as Stebbi, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Tóti and Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson as Jói Faraó, among 18 credited actors.
How much did Black’s Game make at the box office?
Black’s Game grossed $621,740 worldwide.
Does Black’s Game have a post-credit scene?
No. Black’s Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Black’s Game in?
The original language of Black’s Game is Icelandic.
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