Vikings: Journey to New Worlds

Vikings: Journey to New Worlds

Vikings: Journey to New Worlds

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Vikings: Journey to New Worlds

2004

0h 40m

6.6(7 votes)

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Documentary

Overview

Filmmaker Marc Fafard examines the historical and cultural significance of the seafaring Vikings.

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Sky High Entertainment

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Jean-Sébastien Fortin

Leif Eriksson

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Sound

Martin Gauthier

Eric the Red

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Andrew Létourneau

Thorvald Eriksson

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Matthew Menabney

Young Leif Eriksson

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Nicholas Simard

Viking warrior

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