The Heritage

IMDb 4.8 1978 • min • Drama

Director

Anders Refn

Country

DK

Plot Summary

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

Jens Okking
Jens Okking Baron Helmuth
Helle Hertz
Helle Hertz Baroness Alvilda
Bodil Udsen
Bodil Udsen Dowager Baroness Juliane
Poul Reichhardt
Poul Reichhardt Vicar Adolf Mascani
Birgit Sadolin
Birgit Sadolin Johanne Mascani