In the Shadow of the Raven (1988): Cast & Plot
In the Shadow of the Raven is a 1988 action drama directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, starring Reine Brynolfsson as Trausti, Helgi Skúlason and Flosi Ólafsson. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Original language
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Icelandic - Studio
- Filmhuset
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In the Shadow of the Raven About?
The premise of In the Shadow of the Raven without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Trausti returns to Iceland and is drawn into a family feud sparked by a stranded whale carcass. His mother, the clan matriarch, is mortally wounded and Grim kills Erikur, the rival clan leader. Erikur’s daughter Isold assumes his role and falls for Trausti, though she is pledged to Hjoerleifur, the bishop’s son. Isold devises a plan to change fate.
In the Shadow of the Raven Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- viking age
- iceland
- mother
- sword and shield
- sequel
- second part
- 11th century
- viking
- courage
- battle
- christianity
- priest
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- barbarian
- pegan
- church
- revenge
In the Shadow of the Raven Cast & Characters
Reine Brynolfsson leads the cast as Trausti, with Helgi Skúlason as Grim and Flosi Ólafsson as Erikur. Directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Reine Brynolfsson as Trausti
- Helgi Skúlason as Grim
- Flosi Ólafsson as Erikur
- Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir as Isold
Also Starring in In the Shadow of the Raven
· 9 more- Egill Ólafsson Hjoerleifur
- Sigurður Sigurjónsson Egill
- Kristbjörg Kjeld Sigrid
- Sune Mangs Bishop
- Rúrik Haraldsson Lawman
- Nina Norén Maid (uncredited)
- Johann Neumann Leonardo
- Sveinn M. Eiðsson Ketill
- Guðmunda Elíasdóttir Fostra
More from Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
More films directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson: Witchcraft, The Sacred Mound, The White Viking and In the Shadow of the Raven.
In the Shadow of the Raven Plot Summary
What happens in In the Shadow of the Raven from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1077, Trausti returns to Iceland after studying theology in Norway, setting the stage for a tale that sits between legend and history. The film follows a web of loyalties, ambition, and vendetta carved out by rival clans, all anchored in a dramatic encounter with the sea. [Grim], the foreman on Trausti’s farm, discovers a stranded whale, and the news of this find travels quickly through the valley, stirring both opportunity and danger. The whale also attracts the attention of the cruel neighbouring chief’s retainers, led by [Eirikur], as they covet the creature for themselves.
Full summary
The whole story of In the Shadow of the Raven, scene by scene
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In the Shadow of the Raven Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Der Schatten des Raben” and “Im Schatten des Raben”.
- Also known as
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- Der Schatten des Raben
- Im Schatten des Raben
- Korpens skugga
- Die Rache des Wikingers 2
- Тень ворона
- La venganza de los vikingos
- 渡鸦的影子
- Ravnens skygge
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In the Shadow of the Raven FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of In the Shadow of the Raven, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In the Shadow of the Raven?
In the Shadow of the Raven runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was In the Shadow of the Raven released?
In the Shadow of the Raven was released on October 23, 1988.
Who directed In the Shadow of the Raven?
In the Shadow of the Raven was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
More films by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson Who is in the cast of In the Shadow of the Raven?
In the Shadow of the Raven stars Reine Brynolfsson as Trausti, Helgi Skúlason as Grim and Flosi Ólafsson as Erikur, among 13 credited actors.
Does In the Shadow of the Raven have a post-credit scene?
No. In the Shadow of the Raven has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is In the Shadow of the Raven in?
The original language of In the Shadow of the Raven is Icelandic.
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