Breaking the Waves (1996)

Released Jul 5, 1996 · R · Drama, Romance · 2h 39m

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In a small, conservative Scottish village, an oilman is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when he urges her to have sex with another.

Lars von Trier

Director

Lars Jönsson

Executive Producer

Lars von Trier

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Top billed cast

Emily Watson

Bess McNeill

Stellan Skarsgård

Jan Nyman

Katrin Cartlidge

Dodo McNeill

Jean-Marc Barr

Terry

Adrian Rawlins

Dr. Richardson

Jonathan Hackett

Priest

Sandra Voe

Mother

Udo Kier

Sadistic Sailor

Mikkel Gaup

Pits

Roef Ragas

Pim

Robert Robertson

Chairman

Phil McCall

Grandfather

Desmond Reilly

An Elder

Sarah Gudgeon

Sybilla

Finlay Welsh

Coroner

David Gallacher

Glasgow Doctor

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Keywords

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