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28 June 1958 (USA)
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Mightiest Of Men... Mightiest Of Spectacles... Mightiest Of Motion Pictures!
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Einar and Eric are two Viking half-brothers. The former is a great warrior whilst the other is an ex-slave...
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Mel Gibson Goes Berserk For "Vikings"
(From SneakPeek. 22 January 2010, 5:14 PM, PST)
Leonardo DiCaprio To Wear Viking Horns In Mel Gibson-Directed Drama
(From MTV Movies Blog. 14 December 2009, 10:00 AM, PST)
(From SneakPeek. 22 January 2010, 5:14 PM, PST)
Leonardo DiCaprio To Wear Viking Horns In Mel Gibson-Directed Drama
(From MTV Movies Blog. 14 December 2009, 10:00 AM, PST)
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One outstanding movie!
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Kirk Douglas | ... | Einar | |
| Tony Curtis | ... | Eric | |
| Ernest Borgnine | ... | Ragnar | |
| Janet Leigh | ... | Morgana | |
| James Donald | ... | Egbert | |
| Alexander Knox | ... | Father Godwin | |
| Maxine Audley | ... | Enid | |
| Frank Thring | ... | Aella | |
| Eileen Way | ... | Kitala | |
| Edric Connor | ... | Sandpiper | |
| Dandy Nichols | ... | Bridget | |
| Per Buckhøj | ... | Bjorn |
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:The Vikings: (USA) (alternative spelling)
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116 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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Australia:PG |
Finland:K-16 |
Norway:15 (re-rating) |
Norway:16 (original rating) |
Sweden:15 |
UK:PG |
West Germany:16 |
Argentina:13
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There was actually a kingdom called Northumbria, whose history undoubtedly formed part of the basis for the novel from which the movie was made: It was formed about AD 616 by the union of two smaller kingdoms, Bernicia and Deira, with Edwin, son of the Deirian ruler Aella as its first king. In AD 867, it came under Viking control when conquered by two brothers, Ivar and Halfdan Ragnarrson, and integrated into Danelaw - a Viking kingdom already established in Britain. The now-earldom of Northumbria was later divided between two rising kingdoms, Scotland and England. The English portion becoming known as "Northumberland."
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Continuity: When Erik rescues Morgana and her maid they get into a rowboat with the two men near the bow and the two women in front of them. There is even a whole sequence when Erik rips the back of Morgana's dress open. A few seconds later they have switched positions and the women are near the bow of the boat with the men in front of them.
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Featured in Queen of Hearts (1989)
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The Vikings is a top notch movie. I too saw this movie as a young kid in the 50's and I loved it then. I went and saw it every time it was rereleased in the theaters. Viewing it on video 40 years later it has lost none of its luster. Kirk Douglas gives an outstanding performance as Einar. Ernest Borgnine should be the prototype of all future viking performances. Excellent supporting cast in Frank Thring and James Donald. Everything about this movie is excellent including the musical score, the scenery, the story line, the makeup. This film gives a true picture of Viking savagery and love of life and war. I do not want to give away any of the plot so just rent this movie you will not be disappointed.