When the Raven Flies
Hrafninn flýgur
Synopsis
Vikings pillage Ireland, seeking silver and slaves, slaying men and women in the process. A young boy is spared when a Viking takes pity on him instead of killing him. Twenty years later the boy returns to Iceland take his revenge.
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Hrafninn flýgur / When the Raven Flies (1984) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-15
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Jakob Þór Einarsson
Gest
Helgi Skúlason
Thord
Edda Björgvinsdóttir
Gest's Sister
Egill Ólafsson
Thord's Brother
Flosi Ólafsson
Erik
Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson
Einar
Sveinn M. Eiðsson
Guard
Þráinn Karlsson
Olaf the Childlover
Júlíus Hjörleifsson
Hjörleifur
Pétur Einarsson
Slaver with heavy knife
Haukur Harðarson
Knife-Twin 1
Hörður Harðarson
Knife-Twin 2
Gunnar Jónsson
Erik's Retainer
Eva Dögg Sigurgeirsdóttir
Gest's sister as a child
Magnús Geir Kristjánsson
Gest as a child
Þorsteinn Gunnarsson
Leader of the Merchants
Birgir Mikaelsson
Thord's Retainer
Börkur Arnviðarson
Merchant
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bo Jönsson
- Original Score
- Hans-Erik Philip, Harry Manfredini
- Original Title
- Hrafninn flýgur
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Viking Film, Svenska Filminstitutet, Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Bo Jönsson, Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, Edda Andrésdóttir
Hans-Erik Philip, Harry Manfredini
Tony Forsberg
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Bo Jönsson, Edda Andrésdóttir, Thuridur Vilhjálmsdóttir
Department Leadership Roster
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Writer
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Director
Bo Jönsson
Producer
Hans-Erik Philip
Original Music Composer
Tony Forsberg
Director of Photography
Karl Júlíusson
Costume Design
Harry Manfredini
Original Music Composer
Edda Andrésdóttir
Writer
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Editor
Bo Jönsson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Raven Flies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Raven Flies about?
Vikings pillage Ireland, seeking silver and slaves, slaying men and women in the process. A young boy is spared when a Viking takes pity on him instead of killing him. Twenty years later the boy returns to Iceland take his revenge.
Who directed When the Raven Flies?
When the Raven Flies was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
Who stars in When the Raven Flies?
The principal cast of When the Raven Flies includes Jakob Þór Einarsson, Helgi Skúlason, Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Egill Ólafsson, Flosi Ólafsson.
When was When the Raven Flies released and how long is it?
When the Raven Flies was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Raven Flies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Raven Flies was composed by Hans-Erik Philip, Harry Manfredini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When the Raven Flies?
When the Raven Flies holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).