Day of Wrath (1943)
Original title: Vredens dag
Day of Wrath is a 1943 Danish-language drama movie directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Thorkild Roose, Lisbeth Movin and Preben Lerdorff Rye.
In a Danish village in the early 1600s, a young woman named Anne, whose mother was thought to be a witch, develops sympathy toward an old woman, Marte, who is accused of witchcraft. The intervention of Anne's older but kindly husband, Pastor Absalon saved her mother -- but now, urged on by his overbearing mother, he refuses to help Marte. When Absalon's son returns home and is attracted to Anne, it's a matter of time before her family destiny catches up with her.
Quick answers
What is Day of Wrath about?
In a Danish village in the early 1600s, a young woman named Anne, whose mother was thought to be a witch, develops sympathy toward an old woman, Marte, who is accused of witchcraft. The intervention of Anne's older but kindly husband, Pastor Absalon saved her mother -- but now, urged on by his overbearing mother, he refuses to help Marte. When Absalon's son returns home and is attracted to Anne, it's a matter of time before her family destiny catches up with her.
When was Day of Wrath released?
Day of Wrath was released on 13 November 1943.
How long is Day of Wrath?
Day of Wrath runs 1h 37m.
Who made Day of Wrath?
Day of Wrath was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Where can I watch Day of Wrath?
Day of Wrath is available on Criterion Channel, Darkroom, Plex and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Day of Wrath
Stream: Criterion Channel
Watch free: Darkroom
Watch free with ads: Plex
Rent: Apple TV Store
Buy: Apple TV Store
Cast
- Thorkild Roose as Rev. Absalon Pederssøn (uncredited)
- Lisbeth Movin as Anne Pedersdotter, Absalon's Second Wife (uncredited)
- Preben Lerdorff Rye as Martin, Absalon's Son from First Marriage (uncredited)
- Sigrid Neiiendam as Merete, Absalon's Mother (uncredited)
- Anna Svierkier as Herlofs Marte (uncredited)
- Albert Høeberg as The Bishop (uncredited)
- Olaf Ussing as Laurentius (uncredited)
- Preben Neergaard as Degn (uncredited)
- Kirsten Andreasen as (uncredited)
- Sigurd Berg as (uncredited)
- Harald Holst as (uncredited)
- Emanuel Jørgensen as (uncredited)