When the Raven Flies(1984)
Hrafninn flýgur
When the Raven Flies Synopsis
Vikings pillage Ireland, seeking silver and slaves, slaying men and women in the process. A young boy is spared when a Viking takes pity on him instead of killing him. Twenty years later the boy returns to Iceland take his revenge.
When the Raven Flies (1984) is a action, drama and history film directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, released on February 4, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Jakob Þór Einarsson, Helgi Skúlason, Edda Björgvinsdóttir and Egill Ólafsson. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Writers:
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, Bo Jönsson, Edda Andrésdóttir
- Producers:
- Bo Jönsson
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Forsberg
- Composer:
- Harry Manfredini
- Production:
- Viking Film, Svenska Filminstitutet, Film
- Status:
- Released
When the Raven Flies (1984) Trailer
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When the Raven Flies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jakob Þór Einarsson
as Gest
Helgi Skúlason
as Thord
Edda Björgvinsdóttir
as Gest's Sister
Egill Ólafsson
as Thord's Brother
Flosi Ólafsson
as Erik
Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson
as Einar
Sveinn M. Eiðsson
as Guard
Þráinn Karlsson
as Olaf the Childlover
- Júlíus Hjörleifsson
Júlíus Hjörleifsson
as Hjörleifur
Pétur Einarsson
as Slaver with heavy knife
- Haukur Harðarson
Haukur Harðarson
as Knife-Twin 1
- Hörður Harðarson
Hörður Harðarson
as Knife-Twin 2
Key crew
Directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, written by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, Bo Jönsson and Edda Andrésdóttir, produced by Bo Jönsson.
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When the Raven Flies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 43 ratings.
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When the Raven Flies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When the Raven Flies online?
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When the Raven Flies (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in When the Raven Flies?
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The main cast of When the Raven Flies (1984) includes Jakob Þór Einarsson, Helgi Skúlason, Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Egill Ólafsson and Flosi Ólafsson. The film was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When the Raven Flies released?
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When the Raven Flies was released on February 4, 1984 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is When the Raven Flies worth watching?
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When the Raven Flies (1984) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for When the Raven Flies?
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