A Master Builder
2014 · Movie · NR · 127 min · ★ 5.9
A Master Builder is a tense, troubling exploration of ego and power from the creators of My Dinner with André and Vanya on 42nd Street, and adapted from Henrik Ibsen's classic masterpiece of theatrical realism. Wallace Shawn stars as Halvard Solness, a viciously domineering architect attempting to make amends with his wife, mistress and employees as he nears the end of his life.
Based on The Master Builder
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Streaming on The Criterion Channel.
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Details
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-07-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 127 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (26 votes)
Themes
- redemption
- based on play or musical
- egomaniac
- builder
- guilty conscience
- faustian pact
- middle-aged architect
- deathbed visit
- deathbed confession
Cast & crew
Wallace Shawn
as Halvard Solness
Julie Hagerty
as Mrs. Solness
Larry Pine
as Dr. Herdal
Lisa Joyce
as Hilde Wangel
Andre Gregory
as Knut Brovik
Emily Cass McDonnell
as Kaia Fosli
Jeff Biehl
as Ragnar Brovik
Winsome Brown
as Nurse
- MG
Marjorie Graham
as Nurse
Sheilagh Weymouth
as Nurse
Directed by Jonathan Demme