The Heir
Arvingen
Synopsis
Anders returns to Denmark to visit his ill mom too late. Her lawyer tells him he's the illegitimate child of an estate owner. He goes there incognito and works on the big farm and falls for the maid and later for a gold digger.
Top Cast
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Poul Reichhardt
Underforvalter Anders Jansen
Astrid Villaume
Lise Bruun
Nina Pens Rode
Else von Kipping
William Rosenberg
Forvalter Ingolf Petersen
Paul Hagen
Mads Olsen
Karl Stegger
Skibsofficer
Otto Møller Jensen
Gunnar Lauring
Godsejer
Ib Schønberg
Godsforvalter Henriksen
Jon Iversen
Ingeborg Skov
Charlotte
Arne-Ole David
Gerhard
Ingolf David
Magnud
Marie Brink
Julie Grønlund
Asta Phister-Andresen
Knud Hallest
Asta Esper Hagen Andersen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alice O'Fredericks, Jon Iversen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ib Henrik Cavling, Paul Sarauw
- Original Score
- Sven Gyldmark
- Original Title
- Arvingen
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- ASA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alice O'Fredericks, Jon Iversen
Ib Henrik Cavling, Paul Sarauw
Sven Gyldmark
Henning Karmark
Department Leadership Roster
Alice O'Fredericks
Director
Jon Iversen
Director
Paul Sarauw
Writer
Henning Karmark
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heir
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What is The Heir about?
Anders returns to Denmark to visit his ill mom too late. Her lawyer tells him he's the illegitimate child of an estate owner. He goes there incognito and works on the big farm and falls for the maid and later for a gold digger.
Who directed The Heir?
The Heir was directed by Alice O'Fredericks, Jon Iversen.
Who stars in The Heir?
The principal cast of The Heir includes Poul Reichhardt, Astrid Villaume, Nina Pens Rode, William Rosenberg, Paul Hagen.
When was The Heir released and how long is it?
The Heir was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heir was composed by Sven Gyldmark.
Is The Heir based on a book or true story?
The Heir is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ib Henrik Cavling".