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The Virgin Spring (1960)

Movie ★ 7.8 90 min

Drama History

Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge.

Ingmar Bergman Director

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Released
February 8, 1960
Runtime
90 min
Box office
$700,000
IMDb
tt0053976
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Cast

Max von Sydow Max von Sydow Töre Birgitta Valberg Birgitta Valberg Märeta Gunnel Lindblom Gunnel Lindblom Ingeri Birgitta Pettersson Birgitta Pettersson Karin Axel Düberg Axel Düberg Thin Herdsman Allan Edwall Allan Edwall Beggar Tor Isedal Tor Isedal Mute Herdsman Ove Porath Boy Axel Slangus Axel Slangus Bridge Keeper Gudrun Brost Gudrun Brost Frida Oscar Ljung Oscar Ljung Simon Tor Borong Tor Borong Farm-hand Leif Forstenberg Farm-hand

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Virgin Spring about?
Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge.
Who directed The Virgin Spring?
The Virgin Spring was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in The Virgin Spring?
The Virgin Spring stars Max von Sydow, Birgitta Valberg, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitta Pettersson.
When was The Virgin Spring released?
The Virgin Spring is a 1960 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Virgin Spring?
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