The 13th Warrior Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

A cultured diplomat joins a band of savage warriors in time to meet an even more fearsome enemy in this historical adventure. In 922 A.D., Ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas) is a Muslim emissary from Baghdad en route to meet with the King of Saqaliba when he is captured by a gang of Vikings. While Ibn and his people are intelligent and well-mannered, the Vikings are a rowdy and sometimes unpleasant lot, with an unquenchable appetite for food, alcohol, and women. However, in time he develops an understanding and respect for the Viking warriors and is welcomed into their society by their leader, Buliwyf. However, Ibn must now join them as they return to their homeland once they receive word of an invasion by a huge pack of bloodthirsty invaders who will destroy and eat anything in their path -- including the flesh of the men they have killed. The 13th Warrior was based on the book Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton, which was in turn adapted from tales of Viking folklore. - Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhoi, Vladimir Kulich, Omar Sharif
Theatrical Release Date:
08/27/1999
DVD Release Date:
01/18/2000
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for bloody battles and carnage.
Run Time:
103 min.
Distributor(s):
Buena Vista
Production Co.:
Buena Vista, Touchstone Pictures
Director(s):
John McTiernan
Genre(s):
Action, Horror
Themes:
Cannibals, Fish Out of Water, Vikings, Heroic Mission
Tone:
Atmospheric, Disturbing, Eerie, Forceful, Rousing, Visceral
Keywords:
Viking, banishment, battle [war], cannibal, diplomat, invasion, monster, respect, warrior
Country of Origin:
USA (08-27-1999)
Time Period:
922
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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