The Heritage
Slægten
Synopsis
Anders Refn's film adaptation of Gustav Wied's novel stars Jens Okking and Helle Hertz in the leading roles as Baron Helmuth and his wife Alvilda. The baron is deeply enamored with his wife, but she is repelled by his blunt and coarse nature and is drawn to her cousin, who fulfills her desire for passionate romance.
Top Cast
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Jens Okking
Baron Helmuth
Helle Hertz
Baroness Alvilda
Bodil Udsen
Dowager Baroness Juliane
Poul Reichhardt
Vicar Adolf Mascani
Birgit Sadolin
Johanne Mascani
Stine Bierlich
Karen
Anne Marie Helger
Frøken Jansen
Allan Olsen
Julius
Judy Gringer
Maren
Masja Dessau
Stefan Ekman
Ulla Lock
Otte Svendsen
Claus Strandberg
Elin Reimer
Folmer Rubæk
Troels II Munk
Bendt Rothe
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anders Refn
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Refn
- Original Title
- Slægten
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Panorama-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anders Refn
Anders Refn, Flemming Quist Møller
Department Leadership Roster
Anders Refn
Director
Flemming Quist Møller
Writer
Anders Refn
Screenplay
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Heritage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heritage
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What is The Heritage about?
Anders Refn's film adaptation of Gustav Wied's novel stars Jens Okking and Helle Hertz in the leading roles as Baron Helmuth and his wife Alvilda. The baron is deeply enamored with his wife, but she is repelled by his blunt and coarse nature and is drawn to her cousin, who fulfills her desire for passionate romance.
Who directed The Heritage?
The Heritage was directed by Anders Refn.
Who stars in The Heritage?
The principal cast of The Heritage includes Jens Okking, Helle Hertz, Bodil Udsen, Poul Reichhardt, Birgit Sadolin.
When was The Heritage released and how long is it?
The Heritage was released in 1978 with a total runtime of Unknown.