Myrkrahöfðinginn (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1999 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1999, Myrkrahöfðinginn is a drama film directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. The young and fanatical Jon is appointed pastor to a remote church in 15th century Iceland. As is custom, he marries the widow of his predecessor, a woman much older than he is. He is ardent in his fight against Satan, and the villagers don't dare to question his authority. When he falls for a beautiful young woman, Jon is convinced witchcraft is at work, and his crusade leads to cruel executions of innocent people. The stronger his lust, the deeper his madness drives him in his religious fervor.
Who’s in it. Myrkrahöfðinginn stars Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Reverend Jón Magnússon, Hallgrímur H. Helgason as Magnús, Stefan Jorgen as Pupil and Guðrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir as Þórkatla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Myrkrahöfðinginn has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Myrkrahöfðinginn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Myrkrahöfðinginn tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Myrkrahöfðinginn (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Myrkrahöfðinginn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Myrkrahöfðinginn worth watching?
- Myrkrahöfðinginn holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Myrkrahöfðinginn?
- Myrkrahöfðinginn stars Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Hallgrímur H. Helgason, Stefan Jorgen, Guðrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir and Alexandra Rapaport.
- When was Myrkrahöfðinginn released?
- Myrkrahöfðinginn was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.