Leaves from Satan's Book
Blade af Satans Bog
Synopsis
The power of Satan is highlighted in four historical tales: the betrayal and subsequent arrest of Jesus, the Spanish Inquisition, the French Revolution and the execution of Marie Antoinette, and the Finnish War of Independence in 1918.
Top Cast
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Satan / The Grand Inquisitor / Erneste / Ivan
Halvard Hoff
Jesus (first sequence)
Jacob Texiere
Judas (first sequence) (as Jacob Texière)
Hallander Helleman
Don Gomez de Castro (second sequence)
Ebon Strandin
Isabel - Castro's Daughter (second sequence)
Johannes Meyer
Don Fernandez (second sequence)
Nalle Halden
The Majordomo (second sequence)
Tenna Kraft
Marie Antoinette (third sequence)
Viggo Wiehe
Count de Chambord (third sequence)
Emma Wiehe
The Countess of Chambord (third sequence)
Jeanne Tramcourt
Lady Genevive de Chambord (third sequence)
Hugo Bruun
Count Manuel (third sequence)
Elith Pio
Joseph (third sequence)
Emil Helsengreen
The People's Commissar (third sequence)
Viggo Lindstrøm
Old Pitou (third sequence)
Vilhelm Petersen
Fouquier-Tinville (third sequence)
Clara Pontoppidan
Siri (fourth sequence)
Carlo Wieth
Paavo (fourth sequence)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Høyer, Carl Theodor Dreyer, Marie Corelli
- Original Title
- Blade af Satans Bog
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Edgar Høyer, Carl Theodor Dreyer, Marie Corelli
George Schnéevoigt
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Director
George Schnéevoigt
Director of Photography
Edgar Høyer
Writer
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Writer
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What is Leaves from Satan's Book about?
The power of Satan is highlighted in four historical tales: the betrayal and subsequent arrest of Jesus, the Spanish Inquisition, the French Revolution and the execution of Marie Antoinette, and the Finnish War of Independence in 1918.
Who directed Leaves from Satan's Book?
Leaves from Satan's Book was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Who stars in Leaves from Satan's Book?
The principal cast of Leaves from Satan's Book includes Helge Nissen, Halvard Hoff, Jacob Texiere, Hallander Helleman, Ebon Strandin.
When was Leaves from Satan's Book released and how long is it?
Leaves from Satan's Book was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Is Leaves from Satan's Book based on a book or true story?
Leaves from Satan's Book is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marie Corelli".