Movie: The Heritage

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jens Okking
Jens Okking

Baron Helmuth

Helle Hertz
Helle Hertz

Baroness Alvilda

Bodil Udsen
Bodil Udsen

Dowager Baroness Juliane

Poul Reichhardt
Poul Reichhardt

Vicar Adolf Mascani

Birgit Sadolin
Birgit Sadolin

Johanne Mascani

Stine Bierlich
Stine Bierlich

Karen

Anne Marie Helger
Anne Marie Helger

Frøken Jansen

Allan Olsen
Allan Olsen

Julius

Judy Gringer
Judy Gringer

Maren

Masja Dessau
Masja Dessau

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1978-12-26

  • Average

    5.667

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    Dansk
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