The Viking

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The Viking

1928

1h 30m

6.8(10 votes)

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Overview

In this historical adventure based on traditional legend concerning Leif Ericsson and the first Viking settlers to reach North America by sea, Norse half-brothers vie for a throne and for the same woman.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Donald Crisp

Leif Ericsson

Pauline Starke

Helga Nilsson

LeRoy Mason

Alwin

Anders Randolf

Eric the Red (as Anders Randolph)

Richard Alexander

Sigurd

Harry Woods

Egil (as Harry Lewis Woods)

Albert MacQuarrie

Kark

Roy Stewart

King Olaf

Torben Meyer

Odd

Claire McDowell

Lady Editha (as Claire MacDowell)

Creative team

Directed by: Roy William Neill
Written by: Roy William Neill
Jack Cunningham
Produced by: Herbert T. Kalmus

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