Release Date: Summer 1999
Directed by: John McTiernan & Michael Crichton
Writing Credits: Michael Crichton, William Wisher Jr. & Warren Lewis
Plot Summary: In AD 922, Arab courtier Ahmad Ibn Fadlan (Ibn) is sent to the barbaric north as an emissary because he fell in love with the wrong woman. Ibn accompanies a party of Vikings to the barbaric North. He is appalled by the Vikings customs, their wanton sexuality, their disregard for cleanliness, their cold-blooded human sacrifices, and then he learns the horrifying truth: he has been enlisted to combat a terror that slaughters the Vikings and devours their flesh. Based on the book Eaters of the Dead, which is a playful version of the Anglo-saxon epic poem Beowulf, this movie is the story of an ordinary man who makes an extraordinary journey!
Cast overview, first billed only:
Antonio Banderas
Vladimir Kulich
Dennis Storhoi
Daniel Southern
Neil Maffin
John DeSantis
Clive Russell
Mischa Hausserman
Oliver Sveinall
Asbjorn 'Bear' Riis
Richard Bremmer
Tony Curran
Albie Woodington
Sven Ole Thorsen
Turid Balke
Anne Bancroft
Mona Storhoi
Erick Avari
Sven Wollter
Diane Venora
Anders T. Anderson
Maria Bonnevie
Omar Sharif
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Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan
Buliwyf the Leader
Herger the Joyous
Edgtho the Silent
Roneth the Horseman
Ragnar the Dour
Helfdane the Large
Rethel the Archer
Haltaf the Boy
Halga the Wise
Skeld the Superstitious
Weath the Musician
Hyglak the Quarrelsome
Would-Be King
Oracle
2nd Oracle
Sacrificed Woman
Caravan Leader
King Hrothgar
Queen Weilew
Prince Wigliff
Olga
Melchisidek
Also Known As: The Thirteenth Warrior (1999), The Vikings (1997), Eaters of the Dead (1997)
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Viewer Comment:
pharalinga
Southern Oregon, USA
19 April 2000
Summary: I loved this movie! Action! Adventure! Incredible scenery, special effects, and cinematography! But best of all a wonderfully powerful cast! As the deep and thoughtful chieftain Buliwyf, Vladimir Kulich was splendid. He played his part with dignity, power and intelligence. Another standout performance was that of Dennis Storhoi who played Herger the Joyous. Perfect timing and temperament. Really fun to watch. Antonio Banderas as the narrator of the piece and, incidentally, the 13th warrior, was fun to watch. He has a knack for humor and uses it well. The whole ensemble cast was a joy to watch as they moved throughout the film as a team of men who valued each others strengths and talents. The camera work in this film is dangerous and thrilling. Our perspective is intimate and this lends a great deal of excitement to the movie experience. Thank you Mr. Menzes! The 13th Warrior is for anyone who believes in honor, valor and courage. Also, for anyone who likes Vikings, horses, battles, blood and gore, or men. Women who like men will like this movie!
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My Comment:
Summary: I originally went to see this movie at the Silver Screen Theatre in Pensacola, FL. I loved it SO MUCH that I went back three more times to see it!!! Then I rented the VHS - as well as the DVD - as soon as they were released. Since then, I have purchased my own DVD and bought them for others as presents. Do I like and recommend this movie? I give The 13th Warrior an unqualified "YES!"
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