The 13th Warrior (1999)

R08/13/1999Adventure, History, Action1h 43m
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Prey for the living.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

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    Antonio Banderas

    Ahmed Ibh Fahdlan

  2. Cast 1

    Diane Venora

    Queen Weilew

  3. Cast 1

    Dennis Storhøi

    Herger (Joyous)

  4. Cast 1

    Vladimir Kulich

    Buliwyf

  5. Cast 1

    Omar Sharif

    Melchisidek

  6. Cast 1

    Anders T. Andersen

    Wigliff (King's Son)

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    Richard Bremmer

    Skeld (Superstitious)

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    Tony Curran

    Weath (Musician)

  9. Mischa Hausserman

    Rethel (Archer)

**_Good Viking Adventure -- Could've Been Great_** The story of "The 13th Warrior" (1999) comes from Michael Crichton's novel "The Eaters of the Dead" which combines the legend of Beowulf with a historical account of an Arab diplomat who meets and dwells with the Vikings after being banished from his homeland due to an adulterous liaison. Antonio Banderas stars as the Arab while the hulking Vladimir Kulich heads the Viking cast in the Beowulf role of Buliwyf (pronounced in the film BULL-vie). Speaking of Kulich, he would've made for an excellent Mighty Thor back in the day! The plot o...