The Red Mantle
1967, Danish. Directed by Gabriel Axel.
A love as eternal as the midnight sun
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 16 January 1967
- Original title
- Den røde kappe
- Country
- Denmark, Iceland, Sweden
- Written by
- Gabriel Axel
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What The Red Mantle is based on
The Red Mantle is based on Gesta Danorum (1300) by Saxo Grammaticus.
1300
Gesta Danorum
By Saxo Grammaticus
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The Red Mantle runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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The Red Mantle is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Red Mantle on?
The Red Mantle isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 January 1967. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Red Mantle?
If you liked The Red Mantle, try The Man from Elysian Fields, The Fugitive Kind, Twin Falls Idaho.
Who directed The Red Mantle?
The Red Mantle (1967) was directed by Gabriel Axel and stars Oleg Vidov, Gitte Hænning, Eva Dahlbeck.
What is The Red Mantle based on?
The Red Mantle is based on Gesta Danorum (1300) by Saxo Grammaticus.