Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli (1981): Cast
Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli is a 1981 drama directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson, starring Arnar Jónsson as Gisli, Helgi Skúlason and Jón Sigurbjörnsson. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Ágúst Guðmundsson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Icelandic - Studio
- IsFilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli About?
The premise of Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli without spoilers.
Adapted from the Icelandic saga of Gísli Súrsson, the film follows a 10th‑century Icelandic chieftain who seeks to solidify his clan’s tenuous ties by forging blood brotherhoods. The pact instead breeds suspicion and bitterness, and after a murder the mandatory blood‑revenge law triggers a relentless chain of vengeance.
Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- 10th century
- stabbed in the groin
- one word title
- iceland
- female topless nudity
- viking age
- family relationships
- viking
- death
- manhunt
- threat
- storm
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- slave
- singing
- revenge
- murder
- magic
- ice hockey
- horseback riding
- gift
- dream sequence
- brotherhood
- boy dresses as a girl
- betrayal
- female nudity
- female full frontal nudity
Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli Cast & Characters
Arnar Jónsson leads the cast as Gisli, with Helgi Skúlason as Eyjolf and Jón Sigurbjörnsson as Ingjald. Directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ágúst Guðmundsson
- Arnar Jónsson as Gisli
- Helgi Skúlason as Eyjolf
- Jón Sigurbjörnsson as Ingjald
- Ragnheiður Steindórsdóttir as Aud
Also Starring in Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli
· 8 more- Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir Thordis
- Þráinn Karlsson Thorkel
- Bjarni Steingrímsson Bork
- Sólveig Halldórsdóttir Gudrid
- Bessi Bjarnason Hef
- Kristján Jóhann Jónsson Vestein
- Benedikt Sigurðarson Thorgrim
- Ari Harðarson Geirmund
More from Ágúst Guðmundsson
More films directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson, best-rated first: The Seagull's Laughter, Spooks and Spirits, Ahead of Time and Golden Sands.
Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Till sista blodsdroppen” and “Útlaginn”.
- Also known as
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- Till sista blodsdroppen
- Útlaginn
- Vikings - Die Gisli Saga
- Северная легенда
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Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli?
Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli released?
Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli was released on October 30, 1981.
Who directed Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli?
Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
More films by Ágúst Guðmundsson Who is in the cast of Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli?
Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli stars Arnar Jónsson as Gisli, Helgi Skúlason as Eyjolf and Jón Sigurbjörnsson as Ingjald, among 12 credited actors.
Does Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli have a post-credit scene?
No. Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli in?
The original language of Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli is Icelandic.
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