Day of Wrath(1943)
Vredens dag
A Drama of Fear and Superstition in the 20th Century.
Day of Wrath Synopsis
In a Danish village in the early 1600s, a young woman named Anne, whose mother was thought to be a witch, develops sympathy toward an old woman, Marte, who is accused of witchcraft. The intervention of Anne's older but kindly husband, Pastor Absalon saved her mother -- but now, urged on by his overbearing mother, he refuses to help Marte. When Absalon's son returns home and is attracted to Anne, it's a matter of time before her family destiny catches up with her.
Day of Wrath (1943) is a drama and history film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, released on November 13, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Thorkild Roose, Lisbeth Movin, Preben Lerdorff Rye and Sigrid Neiiendam. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 257 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Writers:
- Carl Theodor Dreyer, Poul Knudsen, Paul La Cour
- Producers:
- Carl Theodor Dreyer, Tage Nielsen
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Andersson
- Composer:
- Poul Schierbeck
- Production:
- Palladium
- Status:
- Released
Day of Wrath (1943) Trailer
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Day of Wrath Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thorkild Roose
as Rev. Absalon Pederssøn (uncredited)
Lisbeth Movin
as Anne Pedersdotter, Absalon's Second Wife (uncredited)
Preben Lerdorff Rye
as Martin, Absalon's Son from First Marriage (uncredited)
- Sigrid Neiiendam
Sigrid Neiiendam
as Merete, Absalon's Mother (uncredited)
- Anna Svierkier
Anna Svierkier
as Herlofs Marte (uncredited)
- Albert Høeberg
Albert Høeberg
as The Bishop (uncredited)
Olaf Ussing
as Laurentius (uncredited)
Preben Neergaard
as Degn (uncredited)
- Kirsten Andreasen
Kirsten Andreasen
as (uncredited)
- Sigurd Berg
Sigurd Berg
as (uncredited)
- Harald Holst
Harald Holst
as (uncredited)
- Emanuel Jørgensen
Emanuel Jørgensen
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, written by Carl Theodor Dreyer, Poul Knudsen and Paul La Cour, produced by Carl Theodor Dreyer and Tage Nielsen.
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Day of Wrath Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 257 ratings.
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Day of Wrath – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Day of Wrath online?
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Day of Wrath (1943) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Day of Wrath?
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The main cast of Day of Wrath (1943) includes Thorkild Roose, Lisbeth Movin, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Sigrid Neiiendam and Anna Svierkier. The film was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Day of Wrath released?
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Day of Wrath was released on November 13, 1943 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Day of Wrath worth watching?
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Day of Wrath (1943) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 257 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.
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