The Master Builder 35 years old

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.

Credits

The Master Builder Cast

Name Character
Miranda Richardson She was 30, now 66 years old as Hilde Wangel
Leo McKern He was 68, 82 years old when he died as Halvard Solness
Jane Lapotaire She was 43, now 79 years old as Aline Solness
Pamela Binns as Lady
Simon Rouse He was 36, now 72 years old as Ragnar Brovik
Natalie Ogle She was 29, now 65 years old as Kaja Fosli
Donald Churchill He was 57, 60 years old when he died as Dr. Herdal
Sebastian Shaw (actor) He was 82, 89 years old when he died as Knut Brovik

The Master Builder Crew

Name Department
Michael Darlow as Director. He was 53 (now 89) years old Directing
Henrik Ibsen as Writer. He was 160 (78) years old when He died Writing
The Master Builder (35 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, May 15, 1988
  • Runtime: 138 minutes