The Viking(1928)
The Viking Synopsis
In this historical adventure based on traditional legend concerning Leif Ericsson and the first Viking settlers to reach North America by sea, Norse half-brothers vie for a throne and for the same woman.
The Viking (1928) is a history, action and adventure film directed by Roy William Neill, released on November 2, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Donald Crisp, Pauline Starke, LeRoy Mason and Anders Randolf. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy William Neill
- Writers:
- Roy William Neill, Jack Cunningham, Ottilie A. Liljencrantz
- Producers:
- Herbert T. Kalmus
- Cinematographer:
- George Cave
- Composer:
- William Axt
- Production:
- Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $325,000
- Status:
- Released
The Viking Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donald Crisp
as Leif Ericsson
Pauline Starke
as Helga Nilsson
LeRoy Mason
as Alwin
Anders Randolf
as Eric the Red (as Anders Randolph)
Richard Alexander
as Sigurd
Harry Woods
as Egil (as Harry Lewis Woods)
- Albert MacQuarrie
Albert MacQuarrie
as Kark
Roy Stewart
as King Olaf
Torben Meyer
as Odd
Claire McDowell
as Lady Editha (as Claire MacDowell)
Julia Swayne Gordon
as Thorhild
Iron Eyes Cody
as Indian (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Roy William Neill, written by Roy William Neill, Jack Cunningham and Ottilie A. Liljencrantz, produced by Herbert T. Kalmus.
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The Viking Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Viking – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Viking online?
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Who stars in The Viking?
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The main cast of The Viking (1928) includes Donald Crisp, Pauline Starke, LeRoy Mason, Anders Randolf and Richard Alexander. The film was directed by Roy William Neill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Viking released?
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The Viking was released on November 2, 1928 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Viking worth watching?
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The Viking (1928) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.