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Sons of the Soil (1920): Cast

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Sons of the Soil is a 1920 drama starring Guðmundur Thorsteinsson as Ormarr Örlygsson, Frederik Jacobsen and Philip Bech. It runs 2 hours 59 minutes.

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Sons of the Soil (1920) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 59m (179 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sons of the Soil About?

The premise of Sons of the Soil without spoilers.

Set in Iceland, where family pride and honour matter, Ørlygur á Borg reigns as the most powerful man in the parish. His son Ormarr, a figure with a sense of justice, is expected to inherit his father’s position. Defying expectations, Ormarr travels to Copenhagen to study, and while he is away his brother seizes the farm and takes over the parish.

Sons of the Soil Themes & Keywords

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  • iceland
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Sons of the Soil Cast & Characters

Guðmundur Thorsteinsson leads the cast as Ormarr Örlygsson, with Frederik Jacobsen as Örlygur and Philip Bech as Vivild.

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Sons of the Soil Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Saga Borgarættarinnar” and “Borgsläkten: En släkthistoria från Island”.

Also known as
  • Saga Borgarættarinnar
  • Borgsläkten: En släkthistoria från Island

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Sons of the Soil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sons of the Soil, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sons of the Soil?

Sons of the Soil runs 2 hours 59 minutes (179 minutes).

When was Sons of the Soil released?

Sons of the Soil was released on August 27, 1920.

Who is in the cast of Sons of the Soil?

Sons of the Soil stars Guðmundur Thorsteinsson as Ormarr Örlygsson, Frederik Jacobsen as Örlygur and Philip Bech as Vivild, among 12 credited actors.

Does Sons of the Soil have a post-credit scene?

No. Sons of the Soil has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sons of the Soil in?

The original language of Sons of the Soil is Danish.

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