The White Viking
Hvíti víkingurinn
Synopsis
Norway in the 10th century. Askur, son of the powerful Thorgeir marries Embla, daughter of one of the few remaining landowners in Norway, in a pagan ceremony. King Olav, a ruthless christian, wants to eredicate all traces of non-christian beliefs and captures the two of them during the ceremony. In order to free Embla, Askur must go to Iceland and convert the people there to catholicism.
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Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson
Askur
Maria Bonnevie
Embla
Egill Ólafsson
Olaf Tryggvason
Tomas Norström
Bishop Thangbrandur
Þorsteinn Hannesson
Godbrandur
Helgi Skúlason
Thorgeir
Jón Tryggvason
Ketill
Gunnar Jónsson
Gunnar
Bríet Héðinsdóttir
Hallbera
Torgils Moe
Thordur
María Sigurðardóttir
Abbessa Stella
Alda Sigurðardóttir
Helga
Hedda Kloster
Alfdis
Flosi Ólafsson
Runolfur
Árni Tryggvason
Gudmundur
Sif Ragnhildardóttir
Gudmundur's Woman
Egill Ö. Jóhannsson
Hallur
Gabriel Paaske
Svertingur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Original Score
- Hans-Erik Philip
- Original Title
- Hvíti víkingurinn
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Filmeffekt AS, DR, YLE, RÚV, NRK, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Hans-Erik Philip
Tony Forsberg
Sylvia Ingemarsson
Dag Alveberg
Department Leadership Roster
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Director
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Writer
Dag Alveberg
Producer
Hans-Erik Philip
Original Music Composer
Sylvia Ingemarsson
Editor
Dag Alveberg
Production Design
Karl Júlíusson
Costume Design
Tony Forsberg
Director of Photography
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 The White Viking
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Viking about?
Norway in the 10th century. Askur, son of the powerful Thorgeir marries Embla, daughter of one of the few remaining landowners in Norway, in a pagan ceremony. King Olav, a ruthless christian, wants to eredicate all traces of non-christian beliefs and captures the two of them during the ceremony. In order to free Embla, Askur must go to Iceland and convert the people there to catholicism.
Who directed The White Viking?
The White Viking was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
Who stars in The White Viking?
The principal cast of The White Viking includes Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson, Maria Bonnevie, Egill Ólafsson, Tomas Norström, Þorsteinn Hannesson.
When was The White Viking released and how long is it?
The White Viking was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Viking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Viking was composed by Hans-Erik Philip.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Viking?
The White Viking holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).