The Heritage (1978)
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
Genre: Drama
Release Date: December 26, 1978
Cast
- Jens Okking - Baron Helmuth
- Helle Hertz - Baroness Alvilda
- Bodil Udsen - Dowager Baroness Juliane
- Poul Reichhardt - Vicar Adolf Mascani
- Birgit Sadolin - Johanne Mascani
- Stine Bierlich - Karen
- Anne Marie Helger - Frøken Jansen
- Allan Olsen - Julius
- Judy Gringer - Maren
- Masja Dessau
Screenplay
- Flemming Quist Møller
- Anders Refn (Screenplay)
Production: Panorama-Film
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Keywords
faith family
More Films by Director: Anders Refn
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Heritage about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Heritage?
- The Heritage was directed by Anders Refn.
- Who stars in The Heritage?
- The Heritage stars Jens Okking, Helle Hertz, Bodil Udsen, Poul Reichhardt, Birgit Sadolin, Stine Bierlich.
- What genre is The Heritage?
- The Heritage is a Drama film.
- Where was The Heritage produced?
- The Heritage was produced in Denmark.