Movie Description
Myrkrahöfðinginn
(1999)Overview
The young and fanatical Jon is appointed pastor to a remote church in 15th century Iceland. As is custom, he marries the widow of his predecessor, a woman much older than he is. He is ardent in his fight against Satan, and the villagers don't dare to question his authority. When he falls for a beautiful young woman, Jon is convinced witchcraft is at work, and his crusade leads to cruel executions of innocent people. The stronger his lust, the deeper his madness drives him in his religious fervor.
Featured Crew
- Director : Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Producer : Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
- Editor : Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Cast : Hilmir Snær Guðnason,Hallgrímur Helgi Helgason,Stefan Jorgen,Guðrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir,Alexandra Rapaport,Jón Sigurbjörnsson,Atli Rafn Sigurðsson,Jón Tryggvason,Benedikt Árnason,Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir
Cast
Reverend Jón Magnússon
Magnús
Pupil
Þórkatla
Christina
Páll Sr.
Þurhildur's brother
Páll Jr.
Þurhildur
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Facts
Original TitleMyrkrahöfðinginn
Status Released
Release Information
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1999-11-26
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 53m
Production CompaniesViking Film,SVT,Filmhuset,Peter Rommel Productions
Genres
- Drama
