On Top
Originally released in 1982. On Top is a comedy/music film. directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
Starring Egill Ólafsson, Ragnhildur Gísladóttir, and Jakob Frímann Magnússon
Synopsis
Two rock groups, one male, the other female, decide to do a combined effort to hit the road of stardom by doing a show together. As the show is getting on the road, the lead singers of the two groups have a disagreement which brings about a parting of ways, in love as in life. A historic tour of the country begins, which through the music and performances of the two groups as well as the reactions of their audiences, reveals, beneath the comedy, glimpses of today's real competition between the sexes, seen against the background of Icelandic life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
IS
Original language
Country
Iceland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Egill Ólafsson
as Kristinn "Stuð" Styrkársson Proppé
Ragnhildur Gísladóttir
as Harpa Sjöfn Hermundardóttir
Jakob Frímann Magnússon
as Frímann Flygering
Valgeir Guðjónsson
as Lars Himmelbjerg
Eggert Þorleifsson
as Dúddi
Ásgeir Óskarsson
as Hafþór Ægisson
Tómas M. Tómasson
as Skafti Sævarsson
Þórður Árnason
as Baldvin Roy Pálmason
Herdís Hallvarðsdóttir
as Herself
Inga Rún Pálmadóttir
as Herself
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IS
Production Companies
- Bjarmaland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Top about?
Two rock groups, one male, the other female, decide to do a combined effort to hit the road of stardom by doing a show together. As the show is getting on the road, the lead singers of the two grou...
Who directed On Top?
On Top was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
How long is On Top?
On Top has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was On Top released?
On Top was released on December 18, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On Top?
The main cast of On Top includes Egill Ólafsson, Ragnhildur Gísladóttir, Jakob Frímann Magnússon, Valgeir Guðjónsson, Eggert Þorleifsson.