Victims of the Vikings(2020)
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While Vikings have been celebrated as heroic explorers and conquerors, they have a dark history as slavers and human traffickers, the extent of which is being uncovered through archaeology.
Victims of the Vikings Synopsis
Adventurers, explorers and conquerors: the Vikings are considered the greatest heroes of the Middle Ages. Is this interpretation justified? In fact, they left a far darker and lesser-known mark on history: they were ruthless slavers, human traffickers and hostage-takers. „Victims of the Vikings“ is the first TV documentary to investigate this infamous and often horrifying aspect of the Nordic warriors.
Victims of the Vikings (2020) is a documentary, history and tv movie film directed by Stefan Ludwig, released on December 22, 2020 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Cat Williams, Rickie O'Neill, Michael J. Cloke and Brian Comerford. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Stefan Ludwig
- Writers:
- Stefan Ludwig, Gernot Lercher
- Production:
- ZDF, ORF, TG4, Česká televize, Abú Media, Interspot Film, ARTE, ORF Enterprise
- Status:
- Released
Victims of the Vikings Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Cat Williams
Cat Williams
as Melkorka
- Rickie O'Neill
Rickie O'Neill
as Findan
- Michael J. Cloke
Michael J. Cloke
as Höskuldr
- Brian Comerford
Brian Comerford
as Old Findan
- Eszter Hollósi
Eszter Hollósi
as Narrator
Joseph Palmer
as Irish Slave
- Piotr Markiewicz
Piotr Markiewicz
as Viking Chief
- Martin Gilligan
Martin Gilligan
as Irish Man 2
- John Heathwood
John Heathwood
as Slave Trader
Key crew
Directed by Stefan Ludwig, written by Stefan Ludwig and Gernot Lercher.
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Victims of the Vikings Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Victims of the Vikings – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Victims of the Vikings online?
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Victims of the Vikings (2020) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Victims of the Vikings?
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The main cast of Victims of the Vikings (2020) includes Cat Williams, Rickie O'Neill, Michael J. Cloke, Brian Comerford and Eszter Hollósi. The film was directed by Stefan Ludwig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Victims of the Vikings released?
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Victims of the Vikings was released on December 22, 2020 and runs for 52m.
Is Victims of the Vikings worth watching?
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Victims of the Vikings (2020) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.