The Island at the Top of the World
“Adventure beyond imagination”
Synopsis
A Victorian gentleman hopes to find his long-lost son, who vanished while searching for a mysterious Viking community in a volcanic valley somewhere in uncharted Arctic regions. The gentleman puts together an expedition team to go on the search, but when they reach their destination they must escape from some Viking descendants who will kill to keep their existence a secret.
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The Island at the Top of the World (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-03-16
Top Cast
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Donald Sinden
Sir Anthony Ross
David Hartman
Prof. John Ivarsson
Jacques Marin
Captain Brieux
Mako
Oomiak
David Gwillim
Donald Ross
Agneta Eckemyr
Freyja
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Gunnar
Gunnar Öhlund
The Godi
Lasse Kolstad
Erik
Erik Silju
Torvald
Rolf Søder
The Lawspeaker
Torsten Wahlund
Sven
Niels Hinrichsen
Sigurd
Denny Miller
Town Guard
Brendan Dillon
The Factor
James Almanzar
French Engineer
Ivor Barry
The Butler
Lee Paul
Chief of Boat Archers
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 1983
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Whedon
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- The Island at the Top of the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, French, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
John Whedon, Ian Cameron
Maurice Jarre
Winston Hibler
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stevenson
Director
John Whedon
Screenplay
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Winston Hibler
Producer
Peter Ellenshaw
Production Design
John B. Mansbridge
Production Design
Walter H. Tyler
Production Design
Al Roelofs
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Island at the Top of the World
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What is The Island at the Top of the World about?
A Victorian gentleman hopes to find his long-lost son, who vanished while searching for a mysterious Viking community in a volcanic valley somewhere in uncharted Arctic regions. The gentleman puts together an expedition team to go on the search, but when they reach their destination they must escape from some Viking descendants who will kill to keep their existence a secret.
Who directed The Island at the Top of the World?
The Island at the Top of the World was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in The Island at the Top of the World?
The principal cast of The Island at the Top of the World includes Donald Sinden, David Hartman, Jacques Marin, Mako, David Gwillim.
When was The Island at the Top of the World released and how long is it?
The Island at the Top of the World was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Island at the Top of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Island at the Top of the World was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is The Island at the Top of the World based on a book or true story?
The Island at the Top of the World is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ian Cameron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Island at the Top of the World?
The Island at the Top of the World holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).