The Virgin Spring(1960)
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Ravished innocence... brings terrible revenge!
The Virgin Spring Synopsis
Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge.
The Virgin Spring (1960) is a drama and history film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on February 8, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Max von Sydow, Birgitta Valberg, Gunnel Lindblom and Birgitta Pettersson. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 687 ratings.
- Director:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers:
- Ulla Isaksson
- Producers:
- Ingmar Bergman, Allan Ekelund
- Cinematographer:
- Sven Nykvist
- Composer:
- Erik Nordgren
- Production:
- SF Studios
- Revenue:
- $700,000
- Status:
- Released
The Virgin Spring (1960) Trailer
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The Virgin Spring Cast & Crew
Main cast
Max von Sydow
as Töre
Birgitta Valberg
as Märeta
Gunnel Lindblom
as Ingeri
Birgitta Pettersson
as Karin
Axel Düberg
as Thin Herdsman
Allan Edwall
as Beggar
Tor Isedal
as Mute Herdsman
- Ove Porath
Ove Porath
as Boy
Axel Slangus
as Bridge Keeper
Gudrun Brost
as Frida
Oscar Ljung
as Simon
Tor Borong
as Farm-hand
Key crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ulla Isaksson, produced by Ingmar Bergman and Allan Ekelund.
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The Virgin Spring Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 687 ratings.
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The Virgin Spring – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Virgin Spring online?
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The Virgin Spring (1960) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Virgin Spring?
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The main cast of The Virgin Spring (1960) includes Max von Sydow, Birgitta Valberg, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitta Pettersson and Axel Düberg. The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Virgin Spring released?
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The Virgin Spring was released on February 8, 1960 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Virgin Spring worth watching?
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The Virgin Spring (1960) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 687 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Virgin Spring?
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Yes. The official The Virgin Spring trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.