Movie
The 13th Warrior
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.
Details
- Release date
- 1999-08-13
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Genres
- Adventure, History, Action
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Crichton/McTiernan Productions
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Antonio Banderas as Ahmed Ibh Fahdlan
- Diane Venora as Queen Weilew
- Dennis Storhøi as Herger (Joyous)
- Vladimir Kulich as Buliwyf
- Omar Sharif as Melchisidek
- Anders T. Andersen as Wigliff (King's Son)
- Richard Bremmer as Skeld (Superstitious)
- Tony Curran as Weath (Musician)
- Mischa Hausserman as Rethel (Archer)
- Neil Maffin as Roneth
- Asbjørn 'Bear' Riis as Halga (Wise)
- Clive Russell as Helfdane (Fat)
Crew
- John McTiernan - Director
- Warren Lewis - Screenplay
- William Wisher - Screenplay
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