Erik the Viking
Erik, il vichingo
Synopsis
Viking chief Thorvald dies from a mortal combat wound. He realizes his son Erloff is not a worthy successor, but his will divides his property equally between him and Erik, the valiant son of his sister, who also gets his weapons and the mission to lead a sea-faring expedition to find new land for a settlement, crucial as their Scandinavian home village won't be able to resist the might of the Danish kingdom.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Caiano
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Caiano
- Original Score
- Carlo Franci
- Original Title
- Erik, il vichingo
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Nike Cinematografica, As Films, Triglav film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Caiano
Mario Caiano
Carlo Franci
Enzo Barboni
Jolanda Benvenuti
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Caiano
Director
Enzo Barboni
Director of Photography
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Mario Caiano
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Erik the Viking
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What is Erik the Viking about?
Viking chief Thorvald dies from a mortal combat wound. He realizes his son Erloff is not a worthy successor, but his will divides his property equally between him and Erik, the valiant son of his sister, who also gets his weapons and the mission to lead a sea-faring expedition to find new land for a settlement, crucial as their Scandinavian home village won't be able to resist the might of the Danish kingdom.
Who directed Erik the Viking?
Erik the Viking was directed by Mario Caiano.
Who stars in Erik the Viking?
The principal cast of Erik the Viking includes Gordon Mitchell, Giuliano Gemma, Eleonora Bianchi, Alfio Caltabiano, Elisa Montés.
When was Erik the Viking released and how long is it?
Erik the Viking was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Erik the Viking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Erik the Viking was composed by Carlo Franci.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Erik the Viking?
Erik the Viking holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).