Cast
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Antanas Šurna
as Herkus Mantas (tėvas ir sūnus)
Eugenija Pleskyte
as Kotryna
Algimantas Masiulis
as Samilis
Stasis Petronaitis
as Koltis
Pranas Piaulokas
as Auktumas
Vytautas Paukste
as vyskupas
Einari Koppel
as fon Grumbachas
Algimantas Voščikas
as Glapas
Aleksandr Vokach
as riteris Hirchalsas, Kotrynos brolis
Gediminas Karka
as krivis Alepsis
Danutė Krištopaitytė
as lietuvių kunigaikštytė
Viktoras Šinkariukas
as Visgaudas
Gediminas Girdvainis
as Johanesas, jo tarnas
Algirdas Latėnas
as Vienuolis
Vladas Sipaitis
as kronikininkas
Crew
Director
- Marijonas Giedrys
Writer
- Saulius Šaltenis
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Northern Crusades examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Marijonas Giedrys brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1972, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Northern Crusades took approximately 12 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 145 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 186 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 11 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
- The film contains approximately 1709 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 1972, when this film was released:
- Disco music dominated popular culture.
- Environmental awareness was growing as a social concern.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 14, 1972
- Runtime: 2h 25m