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Pathfinder

"When the invader comes...the hardest path to find is survival."

September 3, 1987 1h 26m 7.0/10 (78 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Pathfinder is a adventure film. directed by Nils Gaup. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Mikkel Gaup, Svein Scharffenberg, and Ingvald Guttorm

Synopsis

Around the year 1000 AD warlike people, the so-called "tjuder", roam in northern Scandinavia. As they brutally kill a family in a remote area, including the parents and their little daughter, the family's teenage son, Aigin, observes the slaughter. He manages to flee from these killers and reaches a camp with other Sámi whose inhabitants are worried if he has been able to hide his track. Afraid of the murderous people, they decide to flee to the coast. The boy stays alone to avenge his family's murder. Unfortunately, they get him before he can do anything and force him to lead them to the other Sámi. He guides them but has a plan to destroy the barbarous people before reaching the camp.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 3, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (78 votes)
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Language SE Original language
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Country Norway Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
SE

Production Companies

  • Filmkameratene
  • Carolco Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pathfinder about?

Around the year 1000 AD warlike people, the so-called "tjuder", roam in northern Scandinavia. As they brutally kill a family in a remote area, including the parents and their little daughter, the f...

Who directed Pathfinder?

Pathfinder was directed by Nils Gaup.

How long is Pathfinder?

Pathfinder has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Pathfinder released?

Pathfinder was released on September 3, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Pathfinder?

The main cast of Pathfinder includes Mikkel Gaup, Svein Scharffenberg, Ingvald Guttorm, Nils Utsi, Nils-Aslak Valkeapää.