The Red Mantle
Den røde kappe
“A love as eternal as the midnight sun”
Synopsis
Seeking revenge against the rival clan responsible for the killing of his father, Hagbard calms down long enough to establish a truce. During a peaceful interlude, he falls in love with Signe, the daughter of the king of the rival clan. However, Hildegisl, who desires Signe's hand in marriage, disovers the young lover's plans to wed and sets out to bring about the end of Hagbard.
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Oleg Vidov
Hagbard
Gitte Hænning
Signe
Eva Dahlbeck
The Queen
Birgitte Federspiel
King Hamund's Widow
Lisbeth Movin
Bengerd
Johannes Meyer
Bilvis
Håkan Jahnberg
Bolvis
Manfred Reddemann
Hildegisl
Henning Palner
Hake
Gisli Alfredsson
Sigvald
Folmer Rubæk
Helvin
Borgar Garðarsson
Alf
Jörgen Lantz
King Hammond
Frederik Tharaldsen
Alger
Sisse Reingaard
Rigmor
Gunnar Björnstrand
King Sigvor
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel Axel
- Screenplay & Story
- Saxo Grammaticus, Gabriel Axel
- Original Score
- Per Nørgård
- Original Title
- Den røde kappe
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Iceland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Icelandic, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Edda Film (II), ASA Film Production, Music Arts of Europe AB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Axel
Saxo Grammaticus, Gabriel Axel
Per Nørgård
Henning Bendtsen
Lars Brydesen
Gösta Bergqvist, Bent Christensen, Johan Bonnier, Benedikt Árnason, Just Betzer
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Axel
Director
Gösta Bergqvist
Producer
Bent Christensen
Producer
Per Nørgård
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Axel
Writer
Johan Bonnier
Producer
Benedikt Árnason
Producer
Ulla-Britt Söderlund
Costume Design
Lars Brydesen
Editor
Just Betzer
Producer
Henning Bendtsen
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Mantle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Red Mantle about?
Seeking revenge against the rival clan responsible for the killing of his father, Hagbard calms down long enough to establish a truce. During a peaceful interlude, he falls in love with Signe, the daughter of the king of the rival clan. However, Hildegisl, who desires Signe's hand in marriage, disovers the young lover's plans to wed and sets out to bring about the end of Hagbard.
Who directed The Red Mantle?
The Red Mantle was directed by Gabriel Axel.
Who stars in The Red Mantle?
The principal cast of The Red Mantle includes Oleg Vidov, Gitte Hænning, Eva Dahlbeck, Birgitte Federspiel, Lisbeth Movin.
When was The Red Mantle released and how long is it?
The Red Mantle was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Mantle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Mantle was composed by Per Nørgård.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Red Mantle?
The Red Mantle holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).