When the Raven Flies poster

When the Raven Flies (1984)

6.519841h 49mIS
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Directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 49m

Language

IS

Release

February 4, 1984

Director

Hrafn Gunnlaugsson

Official Trailer

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jakob Þór Einarsson

Jakob Þór Einarsson

Gest

Helgi Skúlason

Helgi Skúlason

Thord

Edda Björgvinsdóttir

Edda Björgvinsdóttir

Gest's Sister

Egill Ólafsson

Egill Ólafsson

Thord's Brother

Flosi Ólafsson

Flosi Ólafsson

Erik

Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson

Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson

Einar

Sveinn M. Eiðsson

Sveinn M. Eiðsson

Guard

Þráinn Karlsson

Þráinn Karlsson

Olaf the Childlover

Júlíus Hjörleifsson

Júlíus Hjörleifsson

Hjörleifur

Pétur Einarsson

Pétur Einarsson

Slaver with heavy knife

Haukur Harðarson

Haukur Harðarson

Knife-Twin 1

Hörður Harðarson

Hörður Harðarson

Knife-Twin 2

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into When the Raven Flies (1984), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of When the Raven Flies. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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