Polite People (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Polite People is a 2011 comedy drama directed by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson, starring Stefán Karl Stefánsson as Lárus Skjaldarson, Hilmir Snær Guðnason and Eggert Þorleifsson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $69,745 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Olaf de Fleur Johannesson
- Original language
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Icelandic - Studio
- Poppoli Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Polite People About?
The premise of Polite People without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An out‑of‑town engineer desperate for success infiltrates a quiet farming village, claiming he can rescue the community by refinancing its struggling slaughterhouse. Unaware of the deep‑rooted rivalries, he soon becomes embroiled in a bitter small‑town political battle and a cascade of backstabbing and chaos.
Polite People Cast & Characters
Stefán Karl Stefánsson leads the cast as Lárus Skjaldarson, with Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Hrafnkell and Eggert Þorleifsson as Markell. Directed by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson; 54 actors are credited in all.
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Director Olaf de Fleur Johannesson
- Stefán Karl Stefánsson as Lárus Skjaldarson
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Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Hrafnkell - Eggert Þorleifsson as Markell
- Helga Jónsdóttir as Member of town council
Also Starring in Polite People
· 50 more- Sigurður Sigurjónsson Anton
- Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir Elín
- Björn Hlynur Haraldsson Arnar
- Joi Johannsson Askur
- Benedikt Erlingsson Þorgeir
- Björn Ingi Hilmarsson Young Skjöldur
- Ingvar E. Sigurðsson Þorsteinn
- Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir Anna
- Magnús Ólafsson Car salesman
- Elva Ósk Ólafsdóttir Young Elísabet
- Gunnar Hansson Jónatan
- Pétur Einarsson Skjöldur
- Svandís Dóra Einarsdóttir Farmer
- Jóel Sæmundsson Þorgeir's tennis partner
- Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir Margrét
- Flosi Ólafsson Farmer
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- Margrét Ákadóttir Elísabet
- Friðrik Friðriksson Danish photographer
- Harpa Arnardóttir Birta
- Sólrún Yngvadóttir Farmer
- Kristinn Ágúst Friðfinnsson Priest
- Ómar Örn Hauksson Farmer
- Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir Hanna
- Guðni Páll Sæmundsson Hannes
- Ísak Hinriksson
- Anna Róshildur Benediktsdóttir Elíza
- Rúnar Ingi Einarsson Nonni
- Hafdís Ösp Finnbogadóttir Judith the chess player
- Bryndís Geirsdóttir Girl in dream
- Einar Jón Geirsson Policeman
- Gísli Gunnlaugsson Chess tournament supervisor
- Kristján Rafn Guðnason Man at ralley
- Arnar Ingvarsson Doctor at rehab center
- Bæring Ingvarsson Farmer
- Ingibjörg Jónasdóttir Receptionist at dairy company
- Víðir Jónasson Member of town council
- Ásgeir Salberg Jónsson Farmer
- Sigurður Hrafn Jökulsson Farmer
- Margrét Kaaber Norðlenska representative
- Páll Kristinsson Member of town council
- Fanney Kristjánsdóttir Member of town council
- Ásdís Kristrún Melsted Member of town council
- Sigurður Sigurbjörnsson Policeman
- Skjöldur Orri Skjaldarson Farmer
- Svala Svavarsdóttir Member of town council
- Íris Ösp Sveinsdóttir Lárus' co-worker
- Ólafur Sveinsson Investor
- Kristín Andrea Þórðardóttir Norðlenska CEO
- Eyrún Valsdóttir Doctor
- Halldór Ísak Ólafsson
More from Olaf de Fleur Johannesson
More films directed by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson, best-rated first: The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela, Malevolent, Brave Men’s Blood and City State.
Polite People Plot Summary
What happens in Polite People from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lárus is an engineer whose dying father asks him to revive the slaughterhouse in a small town. He leaves his city job and drives off to the country town. He struggles to win support for the project among the locals. His daughter comes to stay with him, and he begins dating her schoolteacher. Her old boyfriend, Hrafnkell, the dairy manager, is jealous and tells the schoolteacher he will leave his wife.
Full summary
The whole story of Polite People, scene by scene
Polite People Box Office
Polite People grossed $69,745 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$69.7K
- International
- $69.7K
Polite People Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Polite People.
How Well Do You Know Polite People?
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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What is Lárus's profession?
Polite People Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Kurteist fólk” and “Gente educada”.
- Also known as
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- Kurteist fólk
- Gente educada
- 人们有礼貌
- 我在冰島天氣陰
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Polite People FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Polite People, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Polite People?
Polite People runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Polite People released?
Polite People was released on March 31, 2011.
Who directed Polite People?
Polite People was directed by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson.
More films by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson Who is in the cast of Polite People?
Polite People stars Stefán Karl Stefánsson as Lárus Skjaldarson, Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Hrafnkell and Eggert Þorleifsson as Markell, among 54 credited actors.
How much did Polite People make at the box office?
Polite People grossed $69,745 worldwide.
Does Polite People have a post-credit scene?
No. Polite People has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Polite People in?
The original language of Polite People is Icelandic.
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