The Heritage(1978)
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The Heritage Synopsis
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.
The Heritage (1978) is a drama film directed by Anders Refn, released on December 26, 1978. It stars Jens Okking, Helle Hertz, Bodil Udsen and Poul Reichhardt. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Anders Refn
- Writers:
- Flemming Quist Møller, Anders Refn
- Production:
- Panorama-Film
- Status:
- Released
The Heritage Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jens Okking
as Baron Helmuth
Helle Hertz
as Baroness Alvilda
Bodil Udsen
as Dowager Baroness Juliane
Poul Reichhardt
as Vicar Adolf Mascani
Birgit Sadolin
as Johanne Mascani
Stine Bierlich
as Karen
Anne Marie Helger
as Frøken Jansen
Allan Olsen
as Julius
Judy Gringer
as Maren
Masja Dessau
Stefan Ekman
Ulla Lock
Key crew
Directed by Anders Refn, written by Flemming Quist Møller and Anders Refn.
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The Heritage Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Heritage – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Heritage online?
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The Heritage (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Heritage?
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The main cast of The Heritage (1978) includes Jens Okking, Helle Hertz, Bodil Udsen, Poul Reichhardt and Birgit Sadolin. The film was directed by Anders Refn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Heritage released?
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The Heritage was released on December 26, 1978.
Is The Heritage worth watching?
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The Heritage (1978) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.