When the Raven Flies
Originally released in 1984. When the Raven Flies is a action/drama film. directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
Starring Jakob Þór Einarsson, Helgi Skúlason, and Edda Björgvinsdóttir
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
IS
Original language
Country
Iceland
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Director
Top Cast
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
Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson
as Einar
Sveinn M. Eiðsson
as Guard
Þráinn Karlsson
as Olaf the Childlover
Júlíus Hjörleifsson
as Hjörleifur
Pétur Einarsson
as Slaver with heavy knife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IS
Production Companies
- Viking Film
- Svenska Filminstitutet
- Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Raven Flies about?
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 re...
Who directed When the Raven Flies?
When the Raven Flies was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
How long is When the Raven Flies?
When the Raven Flies has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was When the Raven Flies released?
When the Raven Flies was released on February 4, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When the Raven Flies?
The main cast of When the Raven Flies includes Jakob Þór Einarsson, Helgi Skúlason, Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Egill Ólafsson, Flosi Ólafsson.