A Legend for Today
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.
Directed by: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Written by: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Music by: Poul Schierbeck
Starring: Henrik Malberg, Birgitte Federspiel, Emil Hass Christensen, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Cay Kristiansen, Ejner Federspiel, Gerda Nielsen, Sylvia Eckhausen, Ann Elisabeth Groth, Susanne Rud
Genre: Drama
Released: 1955-01-09
Runtime: 125 minutes
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