Ordet (1957)

Movie"A Legend for Today"
Audience Score
79
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NR 2 hr 5 minDec 15th, 1957Drama
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.
StarringHenrik MalbergBirgitte FederspielEmil Hass Christensen
DirectorCarl Theodor Dreyer

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 15th, 1957 - Buy Tickets
Original Language:Danish
Production Companies:Palladium
Movie Tags:
religionfaithreligious fundamentalismpregnant wife