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The Red Mantle

A love as eternal as the midnight sun

R Drama

Starring: Oleg Vidov, Gitte Hænning, Eva Dahlbeck, Birgitte Federspiel, Lisbeth Movin

Writer: Gabriel Axel, Saxo Grammaticus

Release Date:
January 16, 1967
Ratings:
5.5 / 10
Director:
Gabriel Axel
Companies:
Edda Film (II)

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.