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Release Date:
28 June 1958 (USA) moreTagline:
Mightiest Of Men... Mightiest Of Spectacles... Mightiest Of Motion Pictures!Plot:
Einar and Eric are two Viking half-brothers. The former is a great warrior whilst the other is an ex-slave... more | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Tiff: ‘Valhalla Rising’ Delivers Authentic Viking Experience (From Screen Rant. 16 September 2009, 7:28 PM, PDT)
Broadway Playwright Wasserman Dies
(From WENN. 29 December 2008, 12:13 AM, PST)
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One outstanding movie! more (81 total)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 |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
:The Vikings: (USA) (alternative spelling)Die Wikinger (Austria) (West Germany) [de]
I vichinghi (Italy) [it]
Les Vikings (France) [fr]
Los vikingos (Spain) [es]
Viikingit (Finland) [fi]
Vikingarna (Sweden) [sv]
Vikingerne (Denmark) [da]
Vikings, os Conquistadores (Brazil) [pt]
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116 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 (re-rating) | Norway:16 (original rating) | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | West Germany:16 | Argentina:13Fun Stuff
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The three Viking ships in the film were designed using blueprints for an actual Viking ship salvaged from the water and restored by a Viking museum in Norway. It turned out that the boats built for the film were too accurate, because the modern actors were taller than their historical counterparts. Every other oar hole had to be plugged so the modern men would have room to row with a full oar stroke. Otherwise, they would hit the backs of the oarsmen seated in front of them when pushing the oar handles forward to start each new stroke. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Einar jumps into his small rowboat at night, the boat is still tied to the wharf, yet in the next shot it is untied and sailing properly. moreQuotes:
Ragnar: [about Einar] What man ever had a finer son? Odin could have sired him, but I did! moreFAQ
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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.