The Headsman and the Harlot (1986)

The Headsman and the Harlot (1986) poster

Sweden, beginning of the 18th Century. Executions are popular entertainment and brothels a given. Still the executioner and the whore are both despised and shunned. The executioner became executioner against his will and the whore, only 17 years old, was forced into the brothel. This is the story of how the two meet and exchange cruelty with tenderness, guilt with innocence.

Director: Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 84 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Peter Fischer
Production: SVT
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv

Keywords

middle ages (476-1453)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Headsman and the Harlot about?
Sweden, beginning of the 18th Century. Executions are popular entertainment and brothels a given. Still the executioner and the whore are both despised and shunned. The executioner became executioner against his will and the whore, only 17 years old, was forced into the brothel. This is the story of how the two meet and exchange cruelty with tenderness, guilt with innocence.
Who directed The Headsman and the Harlot?
The Headsman and the Harlot was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
Who stars in The Headsman and the Harlot?
The Headsman and the Harlot stars Niklas Ek, Stephanie Sunna Hockett, Kjell Bergqvist, Per Oscarsson, Kim Anderzon, Inga-Lill Andersson.
How long is The Headsman and the Harlot?
The Headsman and the Harlot has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is The Headsman and the Harlot?
The Headsman and the Harlot is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
Where was The Headsman and the Harlot produced?
The Headsman and the Harlot was produced in Sweden.