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    The 13th Warrior

    • 19991999
    • RR
    • 1h 42min
    IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    119K
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    POPULARITY
    3,095
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    Antonio Banderas in The 13th Warrior (1999)
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    A man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on s... Read allA man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a quest to banish a mysterious threat i... Read allA man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a quest to banish a mysterious threat in a distant Viking land.

    IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    119K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,095
    8
    • Directors
      • John McTiernan
      • Michael Crichton(reshoots)
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton(novel "Eaters of the Dead")
      • William Wisher(screenplay)
      • Warren Lewis(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Antonio Banderas
      • Diane Venora
      • Dennis Storhøi
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • John McTiernan
      • Michael Crichton(reshoots)
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton(novel "Eaters of the Dead")
      • William Wisher(screenplay)
      • Warren Lewis(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Antonio Banderas
      • Diane Venora
      • Dennis Storhøi
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    • 609User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Ahmed Ibn Fahdlanas Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan
    Diane Venora
    Diane Venora
    • Queen Weilewas Queen Weilew
    Dennis Storhøi
    Dennis Storhøi
    • Herger - Joyousas Herger - Joyous
    Vladimir Kulich
    Vladimir Kulich
    • Buliwyf - Leaderas Buliwyf - Leader
    Omar Sharif
    Omar Sharif
    • Melchisidekas Melchisidek
    Anders T. Andersen
    • Wigliff - King's Sonas Wigliff - King's Son
    Richard Bremmer
    Richard Bremmer
    • Skeld - Superstitiousas Skeld - Superstitious
    Tony Curran
    Tony Curran
    • Weath - Musicianas Weath - Musician
    Mischa Hausserman
    • Rethel - Archeras Rethel - Archer
    Neil Maffin
    Neil Maffin
    • Roneth - Rideras Roneth - Rider
    Asbjørn 'Bear' Riis
    • Halga - Wiseas Halga - Wise
    • (as Asbjorn Riis)
    Clive Russell
    Clive Russell
    • Helfdane - Fatas Helfdane - Fat
    Daniel Southern
    • Edgtho - Silentas Edgtho - Silent
    Oliver Sveinall
    • Haltaf - Boyas Haltaf - Boy
    Sven Wollter
    Sven Wollter
    • King Hrothgaras King Hrothgar
    Albie Woodington
    • Hyglak - Quarrelsomeas Hyglak - Quarrelsome
    John DeSantis
    John DeSantis
    • Ragnar - Douras Ragnar - Dour
    • (as John Desantis)
    Erick Avari
    Erick Avari
    • Caravan Leaderas Caravan Leader
    • (as Eric Avari)
    • Directors
      • John McTiernan
      • Michael Crichton(reshoots) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton(novel "Eaters of the Dead")
      • William Wisher(screenplay)
      • Warren Lewis(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A cultured diplomat joins a band of savage warriors in time to meet an even more fearsome enemy in this historical adventure. In 922 A.D., Ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas) is a Muslim emissary from Baghdad en route to meet with the King of Saqaliba when he is captured by a gang of Vikings. While Ibn and his people are intelligent and well-mannered, the Vikings are a rowdy and sometimes unpleasant lot, with an unquenchable appetite for food, alcohol, and women. However, in time he develops an understanding and respect for the Viking warriors and is welcomed into their society by their leader, Buliwyf. However, Ibn must now join them as they return to their homeland once they receive word of an invasion by a huge pack of bloodthirsty invaders who will destroy and eat anything in their path -- including the flesh of the men they have killed.
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Fear reigns.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • History
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for bloody battles and carnage
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Herger (Dennis Storhøi) almost drowned during the underwater section. Antonio Banderas jumped into the water and pulled him out of the water and saved his life.
    • Goofs
      Before the last fight, Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan invokes God by calling Him 'Father'. Muslims don't address God like this.
    • Quotes

      Buliwyf: Lo, there do I see my father. 'Lo, there do I see...

      Herger the Joyous: My mother, and my sisters, and my brothers.

      Buliwyf: Lo, there do I see...

      Herger the Joyous: The line of my people...

      Edgtho the Silent: Back to the beginning.

      Weath the Musician: Lo, they do call to me.

      Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan: They bid me take my place among them.

      Buliwyf: In the halls of Valhalla...

      Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan: Where the brave...

      Herger the Joyous: May live...

      Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan: ...Forever.

    • Alternate versions
      The original version, known as Eaters of the Dead and Directed by John McTiernan was originally 127 minutes and slated to be released in May of 1998. But when the film failed test screenings Michael Crichton took over the project and reshot and added new material to the film. He was also involved with the reediting of the film as well and rejected composer Graeme Revell's hour long score. This version of the film has not been seen publicly.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #23.1 (2000)

    User reviews609

    Review
    Top review
    I loved this movie!
    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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    • Apr 19, 2000

    FAQ1

    • Will there ever be an extended cut, special edition and/or DVD released containing the original 127 min. version directed by John McTiernan?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 27, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
      • Swedish
      • Norse, Old
      • Danish
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Eaters of the Dead
    • Filming locations
      • Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Touchstone Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $160,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,698,899
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,267,756
      • Aug 29, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $61,698,899
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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