Tales from the Gimli Hospital_
"It all happened in a Gimli we no longer know."
While their mother is dying in the modern Gimli, Manitoba hospital, two young children are told an important tale by their Icelandic grandmother about Einar the lonely, his friend Gunnar, and the angelic Snjofrieder in a Gimli of old.
Starring
Kyle McCulloch, Michael Gottli, Angela Heck
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Cast
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Kyle McCulloch stars as Einar the Lonely / Minstrel in Tales from the Gimli Hospital.
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Year context
Tales from the Gimli Hospital was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
While their mother is dying in the modern Gimli, Manitoba hospital, two young children are told an important tale by their Icelandic grandmother about Einar ...
Tales from the Gimli Hospital is a Comedy, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 4m.
CAST (20)
Kyle McCulloch
Einar the Lonely / Minstrel
MG
Michael Gottli
Gunnar
AH
Angela Heck
Snjófridur
MA
Margaret Anne MacLeod
Amma
HN
Heather Neale
Granddaughter
DN
David Neale
Grandson
DH
Don Hewak
John Ramsay
RE
Ron Eyolfson
Pastor Osbaldison / Patient
CJ
Chris Johnson
Lord Dufferin
DS
Donna Szöke
Fish Princess
TT
Tiffany Taylor
Gunnar's Strolling Companion / Gimli Maiden
LS
Linda Schinkel
Dying Mother
JS
Jeff Solylo
Angry Husband
RK
Randy Kray
Angel
George Toles
Angel with Mustache
CS
Carmen Snidal
Sigvalda Sigurdsdottír
Brent Neale
Valdimar / Gimli Manfolk
GK
Greg Klymkiw
Gravedigger #1
IH
Ian Handford
Gravedigger #2 / Highlander
CB
Caroline Bonner
Elfa Egilsdóttir / Nurse / Gimli Maiden
BOX OFFICE
$25K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
64 min (1h 4m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (30 votes)
Budget
$25,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Tales from the Gimli Hospital about?
While their mother is dying in the modern Gimli, Manitoba hospital, two young children are told an important tale by their Icelandic grandmother about Einar the lonely, his friend Gunnar, and the angelic Snjofrieder in a Gimli of old.
How long is Tales from the Gimli Hospital?
Tales from the Gimli Hospital has a runtime of 64 minutes (1h 4m).
Who stars in Tales from the Gimli Hospital?
The cast of Tales from the Gimli Hospital includes Kyle McCulloch, Michael Gottli, Angela Heck, Margaret Anne MacLeod, Heather Neale.
What is the rating of Tales from the Gimli Hospital?
Tales from the Gimli Hospital has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 30 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Horror
