Name: When the Raven Flies
Director: Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Released: 1984
Duration: 1 h 49 min

When the Raven Flies

Original title: Hrafninn flýgur / Revenge of the Barbarians

1984 · 1 h 49 min

Directed by

Jakob Þór Einarsson Edda Björgvinsdóttir Helgi Skúlason Gotti Sigurdarson Flosi Ólafsson Egill Ólafsson

Written by: Hrafn Gunnlaugsson

In the Viking era, a young man seeks revenge on the Irish king who killed his family in a violent adventure.

A stark Icelandic revenge film of the Viking age.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (2,754 votes)
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