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Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner

Original title: Atanarjuat
  • 2001
  • R
  • 2h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
7.1K
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Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq in Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2001)
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The telling of an Inuit legend of an evil spirit causing strife in the community and one warrior's endurance and battle of its menace.The telling of an Inuit legend of an evil spirit causing strife in the community and one warrior's endurance and battle of its menace.The telling of an Inuit legend of an evil spirit causing strife in the community and one warrior's endurance and battle of its menace.

  • Director
    • Zacharias Kunuk
  • Writers
    • Paul Apak Angilirq
    • Norman Cohn
    • Zacharias Kunuk
  • Stars
    • Natar Ungalaaq
    • Sylvia Ivalu
    • Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    7.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Zacharias Kunuk
    • Writers
      • Paul Apak Angilirq
      • Norman Cohn
      • Zacharias Kunuk
    • Stars
      • Natar Ungalaaq
      • Sylvia Ivalu
      • Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq
    • 112User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 26 wins & 20 nominations total

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    Top Cast50

    Natar Ungalaaq
    Natar Ungalaaq
    • Atanarjuat
    Sylvia Ivalu
    • Atuat
    Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq
    • Oki
    Lucy Tulugarjuk
    • Puja
    Madeline Ivalu
    • Panikpak
    Pauloosie Qulitalik
    • Qulitalik
    • (as Paul Qulitalik)
    • …
    Eugene Ipkarnak
    • Sauri, the chief
    Pakak Innuksuk
    • Amaqjuaq
    • (as Pakkak Innushuk)
    Neeve Uttak
    • Uluriaq
    • (as Neeve Irngaut)
    Abraham Ulayuruluk
    • Tungajuaq
    Apayata Kotierk
    • Kumaglak
    Mary Qulitalik
    • Niriuniq
    Luke Taqqaugaq
    • Pittiulak
    Alex Uttak
    • Pakak
    Eric Nutarariaq
    • Young Sauri
    Stephen Qrunnut
    • Young Tulimaq
    Pipily Akkitirq
    • Young Pittaluk
    Mary Angutautuk
    • Young Panikpak
    • Director
      • Zacharias Kunuk
    • Writers
      • Paul Apak Angilirq
      • Norman Cohn
      • Zacharias Kunuk
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      While this film would never get SPCA approval, every animal killed was used in true Inuit fashion; all the meat was consumed, and the skins were put to practical use.
    • Goofs
      Just before Atanarjuat jumps over the crevasse, the shadow of a crew member appears in the snow, at the bottom of the screen, to the left.
    • Quotes
      • Atuat: [to Atanarjuat] I hunt you. You're my own wolf.
    • Crazy credits
      The film's end credits play next to behind the scenes footage of the making of the film. Many primary cast and crew members appear at the same time that their credits come on screen.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood/Ivans XTC/Undercover Brother/Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner/Bad Company (2002)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 26, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Companion website
    • Language
      • Inuktitut
    • Also known as
      • The Fast Runner (Atanarjuat)
    • Filming locations
      • Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc.
      • National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
      • Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • CA$1,960,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,789,952
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,204,281
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 52m(172 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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