When the Raven Flies
Vikings pillage Ireland, seeking silver and slaves, slaying men and women in the process. A young boy is spared when a Viking takes pity on him instead of killing him. Twenty years later the boy returns to Iceland take his revenge.
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About When the Raven Flies
When the Raven Flies is a 1984 Icelandic-language action, drama and history film directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson. The cast is led by Jakob Þór Einarsson, Helgi Skúlason, Edda Björgvinsdóttir. It has a runtime of 1h 49m.
When the Raven Flies was produced by Viking Film, Svenska Filminstitutet, and Film and made in Iceland and Sweden. It was released on February 4, 1984.
- Director
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Writers
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, Edda Andrésdóttir, Bo Jönsson
- Release date
- February 4, 1984
- Original language
- Icelandic
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Iceland, Sweden
- Production
- Viking Film, Svenska Filminstitutet, Film
When the Raven Flies cast & crew
When the Raven Flies was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson and written by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, Edda Andrésdóttir, and Bo Jönsson.
The cast features Jakob Þór Einarsson as Gest, Helgi Skúlason as Thord, Edda Björgvinsdóttir as Gest's Sister, Egill Ólafsson as Thord's Brother, Flosi Ólafsson as Erik, and Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson as Einar.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Manfredini, cinematography is by Tony Forsberg, and it was produced by Edda Andrésdóttir and Bo Jönsson.
Is When the Raven Flies worth watching?
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and history, When the Raven Flies is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of When the Raven Flies
Jakob Þór Einarsson
Gest
Helgi Skúlason
Thord
Edda Björgvinsdóttir
Gest's Sister
Egill Ólafsson
Thord's Brother
Flosi Ólafsson
Erik
Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson
Einar
Sveinn M. Eiðsson
Guard
Þráinn Karlsson
Olaf the Childlover
Júlíus Hjörleifsson
Hjörleifur
Pétur Einarsson
Slaver with heavy knife
Haukur Harðarson
Knife-Twin 1
Hörður Harðarson
Knife-Twin 2
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▸What language is When the Raven Flies in?
When the Raven Flies is originally in Icelandic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is When the Raven Flies?
When the Raven Flies runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
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