Movie Description
Ordet
(1955)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Producer : Carl Theodor Dreyer,Erik Nielsen,Tage Nielsen
- Editor : Edith Schlüssel
- Cast : Henrik Malberg,Birgitte Federspiel,Emil Hass Christensen,Preben Lerdorff Rye,Cay Kristiansen,Ejner Federspiel,Gerda Nielsen,Sylvia Eckhausen,Ann Elisabeth Groth,Susanne Rud,Ove Rud,Henry Skjær,Edith Trane,Hanne Agesen,Kirsten Andreasen
Cast
Morten Borgen (uncredited)
Inger Borgen (uncredited)
Mikkel Borgen (uncredited)
Johannes Borgen (uncredited)
Anders Borgen (uncredited)
Peter Petersen (uncredited)
Anne Petersen (uncredited)
Kirstin Petersen (uncredited)
Maren Borgen (uncredited)
Lilleinger Borgen (uncredited)
Pastor (uncredited)
The Doctor (uncredited)
Mette Maren (uncredited)
Karen (uncredited)
(uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleOrdet
Status Released
Release Information
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1955-01-09
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 05m
Production CompaniesPalladium
Genres
- Drama