A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.
Production
Built a working Viking village, burned it down for real
Practical Effects
The Wendol costumes still haunt my nightmares
Writing
Michael Crichton's secret Beowulf rewrite, unhinged and proud
Director
John McTiernan
Antonio Banderas
Ahmed Ibh Fahdlan
Diane Venora
Queen Weilew
Dennis Storhøi
Herger (Joyous)
Vladimir Kulich
Buliwyf
Omar Sharif
Melchisidek
Anders T. Andersen
Wigliff (King's Son)
Richard Bremmer
Skeld (Superstitious)
Tony Curran
Weath (Musician)
Neil Maffin
Roneth
Clive Russell
Helfdane (Fat)
Daniel Southern
Edgtho (Silent)
Sven Wollter
King Hrothgar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Omar Sharif came out of retirement for this, then un-retired from retirement because the production was so chaotic. He called it 'the worst experience of my life.'
The 'lo, there do I see my father' speech is pure Hollywood invention, but it's been adopted by actual heathen groups because it slaps too hard to ignore.
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