The Serpent's Way
Ormens väg på hälleberget
Synopsis
A salesman and his son sexually abuse several generations of an indigent family's women as payment for debt. Janni must see his mother, sister, niece and wife all being exploited, and the family grow with the abuser's kids.
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Stina Ekblad
Tea Alexisdotter
Stellan Skarsgård
Karl Orsa Markström
Pernilla August
Eva
Ernst Günther
Ol Karlsa
Tomas von Brömssen
Jacob
Reine Brynolfsson
Jani
Nils Brandt
Grandfather (uncredited)
Johan Widerberg
Jani as a child
Pernilla Wahlgren
Johanna
Birgitta Ulfsson
Grandma
Melinda Kinnaman
Eva as a Child
Åsa Karlin
Child
Michael Kallaanvaara
Child
Calle Carlswärd
Child
Amelia Glas-Drake
Tilda
Gun Fors
A woman
Lisa Tönnerfors
Sara
Emma Tönnerfors
Rakel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bo Widerberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Bo Widerberg, Torgny Lindgren
- Original Score
- Stefan Nilsson
- Original Title
- Ormens väg på hälleberget
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Crescendo Films, SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bo Widerberg
Bo Widerberg, Torgny Lindgren
Stefan Nilsson
Jörgen Persson
Bo Widerberg
Göran Lindström
Department Leadership Roster
Bo Widerberg
Director
Bo Widerberg
Writer
Göran Lindström
Producer
Stefan Nilsson
Original Music Composer
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Bo Widerberg
Editor
Pelle Johansson
Production Design
Inger Pehrsson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Serpent's Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Serpent's Way about?
A salesman and his son sexually abuse several generations of an indigent family's women as payment for debt. Janni must see his mother, sister, niece and wife all being exploited, and the family grow with the abuser's kids.
Who directed The Serpent's Way?
The Serpent's Way was directed by Bo Widerberg.
Who stars in The Serpent's Way?
The principal cast of The Serpent's Way includes Stina Ekblad, Stellan Skarsgård, Pernilla August, Ernst Günther, Tomas von Brömssen.
When was The Serpent's Way released and how long is it?
The Serpent's Way was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Serpent's Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Serpent's Way was composed by Stefan Nilsson.
Is The Serpent's Way based on a book or true story?
The Serpent's Way is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Torgny Lindgren".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Serpent's Way?
The Serpent's Way holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).