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Story of a Murder (1977): Cast

Story of a Murder (1977) movie poster

Story of a Murder is a 1977 crime drama directed by Reynir Oddsson, starring Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir as Frilla, Pétur Einarsson and Róbert Arnfinnsson. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Story of a Murder (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Reynir Oddsson
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Icelandic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Story of a Murder About?

The premise of Story of a Murder without spoilers.

A middle-aged bourgeois couple endure a loveless existence with their striking eighteen-year-old daughter. Unbeknownst to him, the daughter is the product of his wife's early-marriage affair, and the husband becomes obsessively attracted to her. His forbidden desire ignites a chain of tragic events that shatter the family.

Story of a Murder Themes & Keywords

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  • murder
  • female topless nudity
  • female pubic hair
  • incest rape
  • father rapes daughter
  • abusive father
  • adult daughter lives with her parents
  • father daughter incest overtones
  • female full rear nudity
  • wife kisses another man in front of her husband
  • husband humiliates wife
  • naked female breasts
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  • husband kisses another woman in front of his wife
  • domineering father
  • cuckolded husband
  • cheating husband
  • husband flirts with another woman in font of wife
  • abusive husband
  • wife flirts with another man in front of husband
  • female nudity
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Cast & crew

Story of a Murder Cast & Characters

Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir leads the cast as Frilla, with Pétur Einarsson as Herra B and Róbert Arnfinnsson as Herra A. Directed by Reynir Oddsson; 15 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Story of a Murder FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Story of a Murder, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Story of a Murder?

Story of a Murder runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Story of a Murder released?

Story of a Murder was released on March 12, 1977.

Who directed Story of a Murder?

Story of a Murder was directed by Reynir Oddsson.

Who is in the cast of Story of a Murder?

Story of a Murder stars Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir as Frilla, Pétur Einarsson as Herra B and Róbert Arnfinnsson as Herra A, among 15 credited actors.

Does Story of a Murder have a post-credit scene?

No. Story of a Murder has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Story of a Murder in?

The original language of Story of a Murder is Icelandic.

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