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The Virgin Spring (1960)
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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.
Cast
Max von Sydowas Töre
Birgitta Valbergas Märeta
Gunnel Lindblomas Ingeri
Birgitta Petterssonas Karin
Axel Dübergas Thin Herdsman
Allan Edwallas Beggar
Tor Isedalas Mute Herdsman
Ove Porathas Boy
Axel Slangusas Bridge Keeper
Gudrun Brostas Frida
Oscar Ljungas Simon
Tor Borongas Farm-hand
Leif Forstenbergas Farm-hand
Facts
| Release date | February 8, 1960 |
| Runtime | 90 min (1h 30m) — shorter as the 1960 average of 120 min |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| Original title | Jungfrukällan |
| Language | SV |
| Box office | $700,000 |
| IMDb | tt0053976 |
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The Seventh Seal1957 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 36m
Wild Strawberries1957 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 31m
Persona1966 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 25m
Autumn Sonata1978 · ★ 8.0 · 1h 33m
Cries and Whispers1972 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 35m
Winter Light1963 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 20m
Fanny and Alexander1982 · ★ 7.8 · 3h 8m
Through a Glass Darkly1961 · ★ 7.8 · 1h 31m
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Paths of Glory1957 · ★ 8.3 · 1h 28m
Judgment at Nuremberg1961 · ★ 8.0 · 3h 11m
Ben-Hur1959 · ★ 7.9 · 3h 32m
The Great Escape1963 · ★ 7.9 · 2h 53m
Andrei Rublev1966 · ★ 7.9 · 3h 3m
Throne of Blood1957 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 48m
The Battle of Algiers1966 · ★ 7.9 · 2h 2m
Questions
How long is The Virgin Spring?
The Virgin Spring runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is The Virgin Spring worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 692 votes, which places it #7 of 17 films released in 1960 in this index (top 65%) and #437 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Virgin Spring?
The Virgin Spring was directed by Ingmar Bergman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Seventh Seal (1957), Wild Strawberries (1957), Persona (1966).
Who stars in The Virgin Spring?
Max von Sydow as Töre; Birgitta Valberg as Märeta; Gunnel Lindblom as Ingeri; Birgitta Pettersson as Karin; Axel Düberg as Thin Herdsman; Allan Edwall as Beggar.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Virgin Spring?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/311064.