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Overview

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Director:

John McTiernan
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Writers (WGA):

Michael Crichton (novel)
William Wisher Jr. (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:

27 August 1999 (USA) more

Tagline:

Fear reigns. more

Plot:

In AD 922, an important emissary who is banished from his homeland. The nomadic outcast comes across... more | full synopsis

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Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination more

NewsDesk:
(26 articles)

1999: A Year In Review (Part One)
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I loved this movie! more (511 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Antonio Banderas ... Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan

Vladimir Kulich ... Buliwyf
Dennis Storhøi ... Herger - Joyous (as Dennis Storhoi)
Daniel Southern ... Edgtho - Silent
Neil Maffin ... Roneth
John DeSantis ... Ragnar - Dour (as John Desantis)
Clive Russell ... Helfdane - Fat
Mischa Hausserman ... Rethel - Archer
Oliver Sveinall ... Haltaf - Boy

Asbjørn 'Bear' Riis ... Halga - Wise (as Asbjorn Riis)
Richard Bremmer ... Skeld - Superstitious

Tony Curran ... Weath - Musician
Albie Woodington ... Hyglak - Quarrelsome

Omar Sharif ... Melchisidek

Erick Avari ... Caravan Leader (as Eric Avari)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Eaters of the Dead (USA) (working title)
The Thirteenth Warrior
The Vikings (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:

Rated R for bloody battles and carnage.

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Latin

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Filming Locations:

British Columbia, Canada more


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Trivia:

Graeme Revell had composed a complete original score when the movie was slated to be released as "Eaters of the Dead" in 1998. But after the film was deemed unwatchable during test screenings, Michael Crichton took over the project and rejected Revell's original score and brought in Jerry Goldsmith to rescore the film, renamed "The 13th Warrior." more

Goofs:

Miscellaneous: Melchisidek speaks Greek. The DVD subtitles correctly say "[speaking Greek]" while he does. The Northmen recognize but cannot speak Greek. But Herger can speak Latin and replies in that language, the other "learned" language of that era. Melchisidek can speak Latin and shifts to that language. However, the DVD subtitles do continue to incorrectly say "[speaking Greek]" after the change to Latin. more

Quotes:

Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan: [as Olga is cleaning his wound] Ow!
Olga: You complain much.
Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan: [quietly] Ow.
[she applies a swab of ammonia]
Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan: What is that?
Olga: Cow urine.
Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan: Cow urine?
Olga: Boiled down.
Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan: No, no. Don't put that filth on me. Water, clean water.
Olga: As you wish. Tomorrow the pus will run, and you'll have a fever.
[...]
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Movie Connections:

Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#23.2)" (2000) more


FAQ

Will there ever be an extended cut, special edition and/or DVD released containing the original 127 min. version directed by John McTiernan?
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101 out of 121 people found the following comment useful.
I loved this movie!, 19 April 2000
Author: pharalinga from Southern Oregon, USA

Action! Adventure! Incredible scenery 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 stand-out 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 also 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 through-out 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 that 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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