The Viking(1931)
Actually produced during the Great Newfoundland Seal Hunt and You see the REAL thing
The Viking Synopsis
Originally called White Thunder, American producer Varick Frissell's 1931 film was inspired by his love for the Canadian Arctic Circle. Set in a beautifully black-and-white filmed Newfoundland, it is the story of a rivalry between two seal hunters that plays out on the ice floes during a hunt. Unsatisfied with the first cut, Frissell arranged for the crew to accompany an actual Newfoundland seal hunt on The SS Viking, on which an explosion of dynamite (carried regularly at the time on Arctic ships to combat ice jams) killed many members of the crew, including Frissell. The film was renamed in honor of the dead.
The Viking (1931) is a action, drama, romance and adventure film directed by Varick Frissell, released on March 5, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Charles Starrett, Louise Huntington, Arthur Vinton and Bob Bartlett. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Varick Frissell
- Writers:
- Garnett Weston, Garnett Weston
- Producers:
- Varick Frissell
- Status:
- Released
The Viking (1931) Trailer
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The Viking Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Starrett
as Luke Oarum
Louise Huntington
as Mary Joe
Arthur Vinton
as Jed Nelson
- Bob Bartlett
Bob Bartlett
as Captain Barker (as Captain Bob Bartlett)
- Wilfred Grenfell
Wilfred Grenfell
as Prologue Speaker
Key crew
Directed by Varick Frissell, written by Garnett Weston and Garnett Weston, produced by Varick Frissell.
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The Viking Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Viking – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Viking online?
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The Viking (1931) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Viking?
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The main cast of The Viking (1931) includes Charles Starrett, Louise Huntington, Arthur Vinton, Bob Bartlett and Wilfred Grenfell. The film was directed by Varick Frissell. 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 March 5, 1931 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Viking worth watching?
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The Viking (1931) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Viking?
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Yes. The official The Viking trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.