Hagbard and Signe (1967)

The young beloveds fight for their love in medieval Scandinavia.

Director:

Gabriel Axel

Writers:

Gabriel Axel, Saxo Grammaticus (story "annals Gesta Danorum, 7th Book")

Stars:

Oleg Vidov, Gitte Hænning, Eva Dahlbeck

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Oleg Vidov	...	Hagbard
Gitte Hænning	...	Signe
Eva Dahlbeck	...	The Queen
Birgitte Federspiel	...	King Hamund's widow
Lisbeth Movin	...	Bengerd
Johannes Meyer	...	Bilvis
Håkan Jahnberg	...	Bolvis
Manfred Reddemann	...	Hildegisl
Henning Palner	...	Hake
Gisli Alfredsson	...	Sigvald
Folmer Rubæk	...	Helvin
Borgar Garðarsson	...	Alf (as Borgar Gardarsson)
Jörgen Lantz	...	King Hammond (as Jørgen Lantz)
Frederik Tharaldsen	...	Alger
Sisse Reingaard	...	Rigmor

Storyline

The story, based on an ancient legend, concerns Hagbard (Oleg Vidov), the son of a slain Norse king. Seeking revenge against the rival clan responsible for the killing, Hagbard calms down long enough to establish a truce. He also falls in love with Signe (Gitte Haenning), daughter of his onetime enemy. Signe's former beau, sizzling with jealousy, breaks the truce and makes it appear that Hagbard was responsible. The young prince escapes, but returns disguised as a woman to his beloved Signe.

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Plot Keywords:

color in title | youth | sword | shield | sauna | 

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Denmark Iceland Sweden

Language:

Norwegian Swedish Latin

Release Date:

16 May 1968 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hagbard and Signe

Filming Locations:

Iceland

Company Credits

Production Co:

ASA Film, Movie Art of Europe, Edda Film (II)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

A Moment of Your Love
from The Red Mantle (US version 1972)
Music by Marc Fredericks
Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Sung by Judy Scott

User Reviews

Icelandic Saga Brought to Screen

This film is similar to Icelandic sagas such as _Njal's Saga_ or _The Lord of the Rings_. It's been thirty years since I've seen it, but I remember that the photography was beautiful and that the film remained "true" to the saga tradition. I would welcome the opportunity to see it again.