Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Tales from the Gimli Hospital is a 1988 drama thriller directed by Guy Maddin, starring Kyle McCulloch, Michael Gottli and Angela Heck. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Guy Maddin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cinephile
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tales from the Gimli Hospital About?
The premise of Tales from the Gimli Hospital without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a 19th-century smallpox pandemic, Kyle McCulloch and Michael Gottli find themselves sharing a small hospital room, forcing them to face their own mortality. As fear and chaos grip the outside world, an unexpected bond of friendship develops between the two strangers within the confines of the hospital.
Tales from the Gimli Hospital Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- surrealism
- dead woman
- cat
- manitoba
- hospital
- necrophilia
- dead on wedding day
- dying mother
- death of wife
- bedridden
- village
- smallpox
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- smallpox epidemic
- cult film
- epidemic
- absurdism
- dead body with eyes open
- insanity
- year 1988
- wound
- seagull
- puppet show
- obsession
- isolation
- hallucination
- fishing
- fishing village
- film history
- expressionism
- iceland
- independent film
- blackface
- dark comedy
- 1900s
Tales from the Gimli Hospital Cast
Kyle McCulloch leads the cast, with Michael Gottli and Angela Heck. Directed by Guy Maddin; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Guy Maddin
Also Starring in Tales from the Gimli Hospital
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Tales from the Gimli Hospital Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tales from the Gimli Hospital 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
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TMDB 62% User score
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Tales from the Gimli Hospital Plot Summary
What happens in Tales from the Gimli Hospital from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the present day, a dreary atmosphere envelops Gimli’s hospital, starkly contrasting with the rich storytelling legacy of Iceland. Here, a dying mother shares an ancient tale with her two young children, weaving a narrative as intricate as a time-worn tapestry, connecting them to Gimli’s historical fabric. As they listen with rapt attention, they are transported back in time, to a poignant era where Einar, played by Kyle McCulloch, battles the harsh realities of a smallpox outbreak, finding himself in makeshift hospital wards situated over an animal stable.
Full summary
The whole story of Tales from the Gimli Hospital, scene by scene
Tales from the Gimli Hospital Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tales from the Gimli Hospital.
How Well Do You Know Tales from the Gimli Hospital?
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 Einar's main struggle throughout the film?
Cars in Tales from the Gimli Hospital
17 cars on screen, including the 1936 Ford V8 De Luxe and the 1937 Ford V8 Station Wagon.
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1939 Packard One-Twenty Important role
Tales from the Gimli Hospital Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Gimli Saga” and “Pestilence”.
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- Gimli Saga
- Pestilence
- Istories apo to nosokomeio Gimli
- Opowiesci ze szpitala w Gimli
- Geschichten aus dem Gimli Hospital
- Contos do Hospital Gimli
- 吉姆利医院的故事
- 김리 병원 이야기
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Tales from the Gimli Hospital FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tales from the Gimli Hospital, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tales from the Gimli Hospital?
Tales from the Gimli Hospital runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Tales from the Gimli Hospital released?
Tales from the Gimli Hospital was released in 1988.
Who directed Tales from the Gimli Hospital?
Tales from the Gimli Hospital was directed by Guy Maddin.
More films by Guy Maddin Who is in the cast of Tales from the Gimli Hospital?
Tales from the Gimli Hospital stars Kyle McCulloch, Michael Gottli and Angela Heck, among 10 credited actors.
How is Tales from the Gimli Hospital rated?
Tales from the Gimli Hospital has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Tales from the Gimli Hospital have a post-credit scene?
No. Tales from the Gimli Hospital has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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