A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day
Synopsis
Cast into a violent and bloody world of murder, Hereward, a novice monk, must deliver the Holy Gospel of Lindisfarne - a book of great beauty and power - to the safety of the Iona monastery, while being pursued by a Viking death squad hell- bent on its capture. On his way to the monastery, he meets a fierce and skilled swordsman who answers his prayers and dedicates his life to protecting Hereward while he delivers the book. In the midst of their journey, they are confronted by Vikings ready to kill in order to get what they want, leaving Hereward and his protector at their mercy.
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Elen Rhys
Eara
Mark Lewis Jones
Aethelwulf
Gary Mavers
Drengr
Marc Pickering
Hereward
Michael Jibson
Hamal
Ioan Hefin
Ambushing Bowman
Christopher Godwin
Athelstan
Gareth John Bale
Apostle
Huw Garmon
Atelic
Paul Jibson
Yngvarr
Richard Elfyn
Older Hereward
Ian Dicks
Saxon Warrior
Lindsey Fickling
Saxon Warrior
Paul Gamble
Saxon Warrior
Gareth Groombridge
Saxon Warrior
Aled Humphreys
Naked Monk
Rob Jackson
Saxon Warrior
Richard James
Apostle
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Crow
- Screenplay & Story
- Graham Davidson
- Original Score
- Mark Rutherford
- Original Title
- A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Lions Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Crow
Graham Davidson
Mark Rutherford
Alex Metcalfe
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Crow
Director
Graham Davidson
Writer
Mark Rutherford
Original Music Composer
Alex Metcalfe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day
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What is A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day about?
Cast into a violent and bloody world of murder, Hereward, a novice monk, must deliver the Holy Gospel of Lindisfarne - a book of great beauty and power - to the safety of the Iona monastery, while being pursued by a Viking death squad hell- bent on its capture. On his way to the monastery, he meets a fierce and skilled swordsman who answers his prayers and dedicates his life to protecting Hereward while he delivers the book. In the midst of their journey, they are confronted by Vikings ready to kill in order to get what they want, leaving Hereward and his protector at their mercy.
Who directed A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day?
A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day was directed by Chris Crow.
Who stars in A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day?
The principal cast of A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day includes Elen Rhys, Mark Lewis Jones, Gary Mavers, Marc Pickering, Michael Jibson.
When was A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day released and how long is it?
A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day was composed by Mark Rutherford.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day?
A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).