Under the Glacier(1989)
Kristnihald undir Jökli
Under the Glacier Synopsis
Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier. In particular he is to look into the conduct and behavior of Jón Prímus, the old pastor at Snæfell. Fantastic rumors are rife: amongst other things it is said that a corpse is lodged in the glacier! Armed with his tape recorder and notebook, Umbi embarks upon his mission. He tries to question the weird locals, a weird lot, but gets evasive answers. Slowly he is dragged into a quagmire of strange happenings and his efforts to understand only make him confused. If at the beginning he is a chipper, a mere device, by the end of the story he is inextricably involved, a committed participant in the bizarre events.
Under the Glacier (1989) is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir, released on February 25, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Baldvin Halldórsson, Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir and Kristbjörg Kjeld. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Guðný Halldórsdóttir
- Writers:
- Gerald Wilson, Halldór Laxness
- Producers:
- Halldór Þorgeirsson, Ralph Christians
- Cinematographer:
- Guðný Halldórsdóttir
- Composer:
- Gunnar Reynir Sveinsson
- Production:
- Umbi s.f., Magma Films Ltd., Süddeutscher Rundfunk
- Status:
- Released
Under the Glacier Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sigurður Sigurjónsson
as Umbi
- Baldvin Halldórsson
Baldvin Halldórsson
as Séra Jón Prímus
Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir
as Úa
Kristbjörg Kjeld
as Hnallþóra
Helgi Skúlason
as Dr. Godman Sýngmann
Þórhallur Sigurðsson
as Jódínus Álfberg
Rúrik Haraldsson
as Tumi Jónsen
- Sólveig Halldórsdóttir
Sólveig Halldórsdóttir
as Fína Jónsen
- Guðrún Þ. Stephensen
Guðrún Þ. Stephensen
as Frú Tuma Jónsen
Gestur Einar Jónasson
as Helgi Lángvetníngur
Egill Ólafsson
as Saknússemm II
- Panos Coutras
Panos Coutras
as Epímenídes
Key crew
Directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir, written by Gerald Wilson and Halldór Laxness, produced by Halldór Þorgeirsson and Ralph Christians.
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Under the Glacier Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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Under the Glacier – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Under the Glacier?
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The main cast of Under the Glacier (1989) includes Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Baldvin Halldórsson, Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir, Kristbjörg Kjeld and Helgi Skúlason. The film was directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Under the Glacier released?
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Under the Glacier was released on February 25, 1989 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Under the Glacier worth watching?
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Under the Glacier (1989) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.