Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America
Synopsis
The year is 1000 A.D. and young Leif Ericson has just fled to Greenland to escape the vicious plundering of his native Iceland. When Eric falls for a beautiful slave girl and his disapproving father casts a dark shadow over the relationship, the heartbroken young adventurer sets out on the uncharted seas to tempt fate and find his destiny in the New World. Subsequently forced to return to Greenland after learning that his father is in grave danger, Leif sets sail once again to help his father, and reclaim his one true love.
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Leif Ericson - Der Junge der Amerika entdeckte / Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-01
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- Director
- Phil Nibbelink
- Screenplay & Story
- Phil Nibbelink
- Original Title
- Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Phil Nibbelink Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Nibbelink
Phil Nibbelink
Phil Nibbelink
Margit Friesacher
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Nibbelink
Writer
Phil Nibbelink
Director
Margit Friesacher
Producer
Phil Nibbelink
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What is Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America about?
The year is 1000 A.D. and young Leif Ericson has just fled to Greenland to escape the vicious plundering of his native Iceland. When Eric falls for a beautiful slave girl and his disapproving father casts a dark shadow over the relationship, the heartbroken young adventurer sets out on the uncharted seas to tempt fate and find his destiny in the New World. Subsequently forced to return to Greenland after learning that his father is in grave danger, Leif sets sail once again to help his father, and reclaim his one true love.
Who directed Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America?
Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America was directed by Phil Nibbelink.
Who stars in Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America?
The principal cast of Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America includes Daniel Trippett, Helena Schmeid, Joy Lang, Chip Albers.
When was Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America released and how long is it?
Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.