Ordet(1955)
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Ordet Synopsis
The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his father's religion, but eldest son Mikkel has lost his faith, while middle child Johannes has become delusional and proclaims that he is Jesus Christ himself. When Mikkel's wife, Inger goes into a difficult childbirth, everyone's beliefs are put to the test.
Ordet (1955) is a drama film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, released on January 9, 1955 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Henrik Malberg, Birgitte Federspiel, Emil Hass Christensen and Preben Lerdorff Rye. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 426 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Writers:
- Kaj Munk, Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Producers:
- Carl Theodor Dreyer, Erik Nielsen, Tage Nielsen
- Cinematographer:
- Henning Bendtsen
- Composer:
- Poul Schierbeck
- Production:
- Palladium
- Status:
- Released
Ordet (1955) Trailer
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Ordet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henrik Malberg
as Morten Borgen (uncredited)
Birgitte Federspiel
as Inger Borgen (uncredited)
Emil Hass Christensen
as Mikkel Borgen (uncredited)
Preben Lerdorff Rye
as Johannes Borgen (uncredited)
Cay Kristiansen
as Anders Borgen (uncredited)
Ejner Federspiel
as Peter Petersen (uncredited)
- Gerda Nielsen
Gerda Nielsen
as Anne Petersen (uncredited)
- Sylvia Eckhausen
Sylvia Eckhausen
as Kirstin Petersen (uncredited)
- Ann Elisabeth Groth
Ann Elisabeth Groth
as Maren Borgen (uncredited)
- Susanne Rud
Susanne Rud
as Lilleinger Borgen (uncredited)
Ove Rud
as Pastor (uncredited)
- Henry Skjær
Henry Skjær
as The Doctor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, written by Kaj Munk and Carl Theodor Dreyer, produced by Carl Theodor Dreyer, Erik Nielsen and Tage Nielsen.
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Ordet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 426 ratings.
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Ordet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ordet online?
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Ordet (1955) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ordet?
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The main cast of Ordet (1955) includes Henrik Malberg, Birgitte Federspiel, Emil Hass Christensen, Preben Lerdorff Rye and Cay Kristiansen. 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 Ordet released?
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Ordet was released on January 9, 1955 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Ordet worth watching?
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Ordet (1955) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 426 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ordet?
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Yes. The official Ordet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.