The Viking

Nov 2 1928 Passed 1h 30m
Action, Adventure, History

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.

Plot

Yes, it's true, an all color silent movie! The title refers to Leif Ericsson, who leaves Norway to search for new lands west of Greenland. On the way he vies for the love of Helga with his companion Egil and Alwin, an English slave. More conflict arises when he stops at the colony of his father (Eric the Red) in Greenland, for Leif has converted to Christianity, which his father hates. He also has to deal with the unrest of his crew, who fear falling off the edge of the Earth.

Written by

Jack Cunningham, Ottilie A. Liljencrantz, Randolph Bartlett

Directed by

Roy William Neill

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
502
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA