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The Heritage

1978Anders Refn

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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.

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What is The Heritage (1978) about?

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.

Who stars in The Heritage?

The Heritage stars Jens Okking (Baron Helmuth), Helle Hertz (Baroness Alvilda), Bodil Udsen (Dowager Baroness Juliane), Poul Reichhardt (Vicar Adolf Mascani), Birgit Sadolin (Johanne Mascani). The film was directed by Anders Refn.

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