The Headsman and the Harlot (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1986, The Headsman and the Harlot is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Sweden, beginning of the 18th Century. Executions are popular entertainment and brothels a given. Still the executioner and the whore are both despised and shunned. The executioner became executioner against his will and the whore, only 17 years old, was forced into the brothel. This is the story of how the two meet and exchange cruelty with tenderness, guilt with innocence.
Who’s in it. The Headsman and the Harlot stars Niklas Ek as The Executioner, Stephanie Sunna Hockett as The Whore, Kjell Bergqvist as Per and Per Oscarsson as Bailiff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Headsman and the Harlot sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Headsman and the Harlot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Headsman and the Harlot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch The Headsman and the Harlot (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Headsman and the Harlot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Headsman and the Harlot worth watching?
- The Headsman and the Harlot holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Headsman and the Harlot?
- The Headsman and the Harlot stars Niklas Ek, Stephanie Sunna Hockett, Kjell Bergqvist, Per Oscarsson and Kim Anderzon.
- When was The Headsman and the Harlot released?
- The Headsman and the Harlot was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.