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About
A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.
Theatrical
Aug 27, 1999
Box Office
$61.7M
Budget
$120.0M
Return
0.5x
DVD / Blu-ray
Jan 18, 2000
Director
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Music
Studio
Touchstone Pictures, Crichton/McTiernan Productions
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Quotes
See all →Multiple Prayers for Safe Passage
Herger the Joyous
We shall make prayers for your safe passage!
Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan
Prayers to who?
Herger the Joyous
In your land, one God is perhaps enough, but we have need of many! I will pray to all of them for you! Do not be offended!
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Courage and Luck in Battle
Wigliff - Kings Son
This gentleman has the look of a great warrior; no doubt he's very brave. But to face the Wendo, he'll need some amazing luck.
[Speaking of Buliwyf]
Buliwyf
Luck often enough, will save a man, if his courage hold.
Wigliff (King's son)
That maybe, but wait for the Wendo one night's time, and then talk to us of courage.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Cast
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Antonio Banderas
Ahmed Ibh Fahdlan
D
Diane Venora
Queen Weilew
D
Dennis Storhøi
Herger (Joyous)
V
Vladimir Kulich
Buliwyf
O
Omar Sharif
Melchisidek
A
Anders T. Andersen
Wigliff (King's Son)
R
Richard Bremmer
Skeld (Superstitious)
T
Tony Curran
Weath (Musician)
M
Mischa Hausserman
Rethel (Archer)
N
Neil Maffin
Roneth
A
Asbjørn 'Bear' Riis
Halga (Wise)
C
Clive Russell
Helfdane (Fat)
S
Sven Wollter
King Hrothgar
A
Albie Woodington
Hyglak (Quarrelsome)
J
John DeSantis
Ragnar (Dour)
E
Erick Avari
Caravan Leader
M
Maria Bonnevie
Olga
R
Richard Ooms
One-Eyed Old Man
J
John 'Bear' Curtis
Norseman
A
Andrew Kavadas
Norseman
