The Heritage

The Heritage (1978) is a drama film directed by Anders Refn rated 5.7/10.

Anders Refn's film adaptation of Gustav Wied's novel stars Jens Okking and Helle Hertz in the leading roles as Baron Helmuth and his wife Alvilda. The baron is deeply enamored with his wife, but she is repelled by his blunt and coarse nature and is drawn to her cousin, who fulfills her desire for passionate romance.

Cast

Jens Okking

Baron Helmuth

Helle Hertz

Baroness Alvilda

Bodil Udsen

Dowager Baroness Juliane

Poul Reichhardt

Vicar Adolf Mascani

Birgit Sadolin

Johanne Mascani

Stine Bierlich

Karen

Anne Marie Helger

Frøken Jansen

Allan Olsen

Julius

Judy Gringer

Maren

Masja Dessau

Stefan Ekman

Ulla Lock