The Heritage
1978, Danish. Directed by Anders Refn.
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.
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- Unknown
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Danish
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- Released
- 26 December 1978
- Original title
- Slægten
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Flemming Quist Møller, Anders Refn
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The Heritage isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 December 1978. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Heritage?
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Who directed The Heritage?
The Heritage (1978) was directed by Anders Refn and stars Jens Okking, Helle Hertz, Bodil Udsen.