The Headsman and the Harlot (1986): Cast
The Headsman and the Harlot is a 1986 romantic drama directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, starring Per Oscarsson as Bailiff, Kjell Bergqvist and Kim Anderzon. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- SVT
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Headsman and the Harlot About?
The premise of The Headsman and the Harlot without spoilers.
Set in early‑18th‑century Sweden, where public executions are a popular spectacle and brothels are commonplace, both the executioner and a 17‑year‑old prostitute are shunned. The executioner was forced into his grim trade, reluctantly dons the black hood, while the girl was sold to a brothel and endures its nightly demands in silence. Their meeting sparks a fragile exchange that balances cruelty with tenderness and guilt with innocence.
The Headsman and the Harlot Themes & Keywords
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- female nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- 18th century
- female topless nudity
- public execution
- full frontal nudity
- brothel
- beheading
- blacksmith
- based on novel
The Headsman and the Harlot Cast & Characters
Per Oscarsson leads the cast as Bailiff, with Kjell Bergqvist as Per and Kim Anderzon as Sköka. Directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Per Oscarsson as Bailiff
- Kjell Bergqvist as Per
- Kim Anderzon as Sköka
- Sune Mangs
Also Starring in The Headsman and the Harlot
· 5 more- Kent Andersson
- Thorsten Flinck
- Niklas Ek The Executioner
- Stephanie Sunna Hockett The Whore
- Inga-Lill Andersson
More from Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
More films directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson: Witchcraft, The Sacred Mound, The White Viking and In the Shadow of the Raven.
The Headsman and the Harlot Also Known As
Also known as “Middle Ages Now”.
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- Middle Ages Now
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The Headsman and the Harlot FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Headsman and the Harlot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Headsman and the Harlot?
The Headsman and the Harlot runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Headsman and the Harlot released?
The Headsman and the Harlot was released on December 29, 1986.
Who directed The Headsman and the Harlot?
The Headsman and the Harlot was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
More films by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson Who is in the cast of The Headsman and the Harlot?
The Headsman and the Harlot stars Per Oscarsson as Bailiff, Kjell Bergqvist as Per and Kim Anderzon as Sköka, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Headsman and the Harlot have a post-credit scene?
No. The Headsman and the Harlot has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Headsman and the Harlot in?
The original language of The Headsman and the Harlot is Swedish.
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