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The Red Mantle (1967)

The Red Mantle (1967)

Drama

A love as eternal as the midnight sun

Release Date: 1967, January 16
Directors: Gabriel Axel
Countries: Denmark, Iceland, Sweden
Production: Edda Film (II), Edda Film (II), ASA Film Production, ASA Film Production, Music Arts of Europe AB, Music Arts of Europe AB
Cast: Gunnar Björnstrand, Oleg Vidov, Manfred Reddemann, Henning Palner, Gitte Hænning, Birgitte Federspiel, Jörgen Lantz, Folmer Rubæk, Lisbeth Movin, Eva Dahlbeck, Borgar Garðarsson, Sisse Reingaard

Overview:

Seeking revenge against the rival clan responsible for the killing of his father, Hagbard calms down long enough to establish a truce. During a peaceful interlude, he falls in love with Signe, the daughter of the king of the rival clan. However, Hildegisl, who desires Signe's hand in marriage, disovers the young lover's plans to wed and sets out to bring about the end of Hagbard.

Keywords:

king icelandic man disguised as woman