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The Master Builder (1988)

Movie 138 min

Drama Comedy Romance

Ibsen's play is the story of Halvard Solness, Master Builder of a town in Norway. Solness is a successful architect but he's afraid of the being surpassed by those younger than himself. The arrival of a young woman called Hilda stirs up memories and feelings with stories of a promise he made her many years ago.

Henrik Ibsen Writer Michael Darlow Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 15, 1988
Runtime
138 min
IMDb
tt1211981
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Cast

Pamela Binns Pamela Binns Lady Donald Churchill Donald Churchill Dr. Herdal Miranda Richardson Miranda Richardson Hilde Wangel Jane Lapotaire Jane Lapotaire Aline Solness Leo McKern Leo McKern Halvard Solness Natalie Ogle Kaja Fosli Simon Rouse Simon Rouse Ragnar Brovik Sebastian Shaw Sebastian Shaw Knut Brovik

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Master Builder about?
Ibsen's play is the story of Halvard Solness, Master Builder of a town in Norway. Solness is a successful architect but he's afraid of the being surpassed by those younger than himself. The arrival of a young woman called Hilda stirs up memories and feelings with stories of a promise he made her many years ago.
Who directed The Master Builder?
The Master Builder was directed by Michael Darlow.
Who stars in The Master Builder?
The Master Builder stars Pamela Binns, Donald Churchill, Miranda Richardson, Jane Lapotaire.
When was The Master Builder released?
The Master Builder is a 1988 drama, comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch The Master Builder?
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