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The Heritage

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The Heritage

4.8

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1978

Synopsis

Anders Refn's film adaptation of Gustav Wied's novel stars Jens Okking and Helle Hertz in the leading roles as Baron Helmuth and his wife Alvilda. The baron is deeply enamored with his wife, but she is repelled by his blunt and coarse nature and is drawn to her cousin, who fulfills her desire for passionate romance.

Director

Anders Refn

Drama

faith family

Cast & Crew

Jens Okking

Jens Okking

as Baron Helmuth

Helle Hertz

Helle Hertz

as Baroness Alvilda

Bodil Udsen

Bodil Udsen

as Dowager Baroness Juliane

Poul Reichhardt

Poul Reichhardt

as Vicar Adolf Mascani

Birgit Sadolin

Birgit Sadolin

as Johanne Mascani

Stine Bierlich

Stine Bierlich

as Karen

Anne Marie Helger

Anne Marie Helger

as Frøken Jansen

Allan Olsen

Allan Olsen

as Julius

Judy Gringer

Judy Gringer

as Maren

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