Tales from the Gimli Hospital(1988)
It all happened in a Gimli we no longer know.
Tales from the Gimli Hospital Synopsis
While their mother is dying in the modern Gimli, Manitoba hospital, two young children are told an important tale by their Icelandic grandmother about Einar the lonely, his friend Gunnar, and the angelic Snjofrieder in a Gimli of old.
Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988) is a comedy and horror film directed by Guy Maddin, released on April 15, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Kyle McCulloch, Michael Gottli, Angela Heck and Margaret Anne MacLeod. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Guy Maddin
- Writers:
- Guy Maddin, George Toles
- Producers:
- Greg Klymkiw, Stephen Snyder
- Production:
- Extra Large Productions, CIDO, Winnipeg Film Group
- Budget:
- $25,000
- Status:
- Released
Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988) Trailer
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Tales from the Gimli Hospital Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kyle McCulloch
as Einar the Lonely / Minstrel
- Michael Gottli
Michael Gottli
as Gunnar
- Angela Heck
Angela Heck
as Snjófridur
- Margaret Anne MacLeod
Margaret Anne MacLeod
as Amma
- Heather Neale
Heather Neale
as Granddaughter
- David Neale
David Neale
as Grandson
- Don Hewak
Don Hewak
as John Ramsay
- Ron Eyolfson
Ron Eyolfson
as Pastor Osbaldison / Patient
- Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson
as Lord Dufferin
- Donna Szöke
Donna Szöke
as Fish Princess
- Tiffany Taylor
Tiffany Taylor
as Gunnar's Strolling Companion / Gimli Maiden
- Linda Schinkel
Linda Schinkel
as Dying Mother
Key crew
Directed by Guy Maddin, written by Guy Maddin and George Toles, produced by Greg Klymkiw and Stephen Snyder.
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Tales from the Gimli Hospital Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 33 ratings.
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Tales from the Gimli Hospital – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tales from the Gimli Hospital online?
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Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tales from the Gimli Hospital?
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The main cast of Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988) includes Kyle McCulloch, Michael Gottli, Angela Heck, Margaret Anne MacLeod and Heather Neale. The film was directed by Guy Maddin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tales from the Gimli Hospital released?
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Tales from the Gimli Hospital was released on April 15, 1988 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is Tales from the Gimli Hospital worth watching?
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Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tales from the Gimli Hospital?
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Yes. The official Tales from the Gimli Hospital trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.