The Hangman
Galgemannen
Synopsis
We follow the last days of an old officer and his housemaid as fear of death, hell and superstition cloud over the mind of the man as he has to sell a sinister ancient wooden figure or his soul will not be saved.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Magne Bleness
- Screenplay & Story
- Runar Schildt
- Original Title
- Galgemannen
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- NRK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Magne Bleness
Runar Schildt
Ann-Cathrin Ramberg
Helge Lyngstad
Department Leadership Roster
Ann-Cathrin Ramberg
Director of Photography
Magne Bleness
Director
Knut Bryn
Costume Design
Helge Lyngstad
Editor
Christian Egemar
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hangman
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What is The Hangman about?
We follow the last days of an old officer and his housemaid as fear of death, hell and superstition cloud over the mind of the man as he has to sell a sinister ancient wooden figure or his soul will not be saved.
Who directed The Hangman?
The Hangman was directed by Magne Bleness.
Who stars in The Hangman?
The principal cast of The Hangman includes Knut Wigert, Birgitte Victoria Svendsen.
When was The Hangman released and how long is it?
The Hangman was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.