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The 13th Warrior

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
124K
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POPULARITY
2,848
41
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
124K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,848
41
  • 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
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 621User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Antonio Banderas and Vladimir Kulich in The 13th Warrior (1999)
    Antonio Banderas, Richard Bremmer, Tony Curran, John DeSantis, Mischa Hausserman, Neil Maffin, Asbjørn 'Bear' Riis, Clive Russell, Daniel Southern, Dennis Storhøi, Oliver Sveinall, and Albie Woodington in The 13th Warrior (1999)
    Antonio Banderas in The 13th Warrior (1999)
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    Antonio Banderas and Dennis Storhøi in The 13th Warrior (1999)
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    Antonio Banderas in The 13th Warrior (1999)
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    Antonio Banderas, John McTiernan, and Dennis Storhøi in The 13th Warrior (1999)
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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
    • (as Dennis Storhoi)
    Vladimir Kulich
    Vladimir Kulich
    • Buliwyf - Leaderas Buliwyf - Leader
    Omar Sharif
    Omar Sharif
    • Melchisidekas Melchisidek
    Anders T. Andersen
    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
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The historic Ahmed Ibn Fadlan traveled as an emissary to the land of the Volga Bulgars to convert them to Islam. On his way he encountered Turks in Central Asia and Russian and Varangians (Volga Vikings). He returned in 923, and no record after this date refers to him.
    • 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 reviews621

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    Top review
    8/10
    Criminally underrated
    After a troubled production that saw the budget balloon to nearly $160 million and writer Michael Crichton step in and take over directing duties from John McTiernan ('Predator', 'Die Hard') on a series of re-shoots, 'The 13th Warrior' (Based on Crichton's novel "Eaters Of The Dead", well worth reading on its own), opened to scathing reviews and weak box office. According to Wikipedia, it's the biggest box office bomb in history. Quite a pedigree, eh? But here's the thing. It's a really good movie.

    Featuring a classic stranger in a strange land formula and moving without any wasted motion--without sacrificing story or character, 'The 13th Warrior' is a rousing, old fashioned adventure tale. Antonio Banderas leads a cast of mostly unknowns, but everyone really makes the most out of their characters; particularly the 13 warriors themselves. Accompanied by a stirring score from the great Jerry Goldsmith, The 13th Warrior sits atop my list of the most underrated films of certainly the last few decades, if not all-time. Forget the naysayers, if you like the action/adventure genre, I think You'll like this one.
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    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
      • British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Touchstone Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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