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Insomnia
No peace for the wicked
Genres
ThrillerCrimeMystery
Overview
Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$227569
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
1997-03-14
Status
Released
Original Language
Norwegian
Vote Count
287
Vote Average
7.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Stellan Skarsgård
Jonas Engström
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Eric Vik
Bjørn Floberg
Jon Holt
Maria Mathiesen
Tanja Lorentzen
Gisken Armand
Hilde Hagen
Kristian Figenschow
Arne Zakariassen
Thor Michael Aamodt
Tom Engen
Frode Rasmussen
Chief of Police
Bjørn Moan
Eilert
Maria Bonnevie
Ane
Marianne O. Ulrichsen
Frøya
Guri Johnson
Mia Nikolaisen (uncredited)
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