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Day of Wrath (1943)
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Day of Wrath (1943)

Vredens dag

Drama, History • 1h 50m

Overview

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.

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TSPDT

2026: #279
2025: #287
2024: #282
2023: #275
2022: #275

Length

110 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

3 months ago

Contributors

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Format
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TSPDT
2026: #279
2025: #287
2024: #282
2023: #275
2022: #275
Length
110 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
3 months ago
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