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.
Top Cast
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Donald Crisp
Leif Ericsson
Pauline Starke
Helga Nilsson
LeRoy Mason
Alwin
Anders Randolf
Eric the Red (as Anders Randolph)
Richard Alexander
Sigurd
Harry Woods
Egil (as Harry Lewis Woods)
Albert MacQuarrie
Kark
Roy Stewart
King Olaf
Torben Meyer
Odd
Claire McDowell
Lady Editha (as Claire MacDowell)
Julia Swayne Gordon
Thorhild
Iron Eyes Cody
Indian (uncredited)
Lon Poff
Friar Slain by Vikings (uncredited)
Dick Sutherland
Viking (uncredited)
Frank Ellis
Man Who Gives Sword To Alwin (uncredited)
Eugene McDonald
Francis McDonald
Viking Friend of Leif (uncredited)
Angelo Rossitto
Viking Little Person (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$325K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Cunningham
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- The Viking
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $325K
- Production Studios
- Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Jack Cunningham, Roy William Neill, Ottilie A. Liljencrantz
William Axt
George Cave
Aubrey Scotto
Herbert T. Kalmus
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Writer
Roy William Neill
Director
Jack Cunningham
Screenplay
Herbert T. Kalmus
Producer
Aubrey Scotto
Editor
George Cave
Director of Photography
William Axt
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Viking.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Viking
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Viking about?
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.
Who directed The Viking?
The Viking was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in The Viking?
The principal cast of The Viking includes Donald Crisp, Pauline Starke, LeRoy Mason, Anders Randolf, Richard Alexander.
When was The Viking released and how long is it?
The Viking was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Viking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Viking was composed by William Axt.
Is The Viking based on a book or true story?
The Viking is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ottilie A. Liljencrantz".