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Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   32,225 votes
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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
User Comments:
I loved this movie! more

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:
Loosely based on the Anglo-Saxon epic poem, "Beowulf", whose author is unknown. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: One of the warriors is wearing the Scottish plaid, a type of garment that wouldn't be worn until the 16th century, by which time the Viking era had been over for about 500 years. more
Quotes:
Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan: How can you sleep at a time like this?
Herger the Joyous: The All-Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing.
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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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96 out of 116 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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