The Long Ships
“The Viking adventurers who challenged the seas... and conquered the world!”
Synopsis
Moorish ruler El Mansuh is determined to locate a massive bell made of gold known as the "Mother of Voices." Viking explorer Rolfe also becomes intent on finding the mythical treasure, and sails with his crew from Scandinavia to Africa to track it down. Reluctantly working together, El Mansuh and Rolfe, along with their men, embark on a quest for the prized object, but only one leader will be able to claim the bell as his own — if it even exists at all.
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The Long Ships (1964) | HD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-09
Top Cast
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Richard Widmark
Rolfe
Sidney Poitier
Aly Mansuh
Russ Tamblyn
Orm
Rosanna Schiaffino
Aminah
Oskar Homolka
Krok
Edward Judd
Sven
Lionel Jeffries
Aziz
Beba Lončar
Gerda
Clifford Evans
King Harald
Gordon Jackson
Vahlin
Colin Blakely
Rhykka
David Lodge
Olla
Henry Oscar
Auctioneer
Paul Stassino
Raschild
Jeanne Moody
Ylva
Talitha Pol
Girl in Harem (uncredited)
Julie Samuel
Girl in Harem (uncredited)
Leonard Rossiter
Persian Soldier Who Falls On Sword (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Cardiff
- Screenplay & Story
- Berkely Mather, Beverley Cross
- Original Score
- Dušan Radić
- Original Title
- The Long Ships
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Warwick Film Productions, Avala Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Cardiff
Berkely Mather, Beverley Cross, Frans G. Bengtsson
Dušan Radić
Christopher Challis
Geoffrey Foot
Irving Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Berkely Mather
Screenplay
Jack Cardiff
Director
Geoffrey Foot
Editor
Irving Allen
Producer
Dušan Radić
Original Music Composer
Beverley Cross
Screenplay
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Zoran Zorčić
Production Design
Vlastimir Gavrik
Production Design
David Ffolkes
Costume Design
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Ships
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What is The Long Ships about?
Moorish ruler El Mansuh is determined to locate a massive bell made of gold known as the "Mother of Voices." Viking explorer Rolfe also becomes intent on finding the mythical treasure, and sails with his crew from Scandinavia to Africa to track it down. Reluctantly working together, El Mansuh and Rolfe, along with their men, embark on a quest for the prized object, but only one leader will be able to claim the bell as his own — if it even exists at all.
Who directed The Long Ships?
The Long Ships was directed by Jack Cardiff.
Who stars in The Long Ships?
The principal cast of The Long Ships includes Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, Russ Tamblyn, Rosanna Schiaffino, Oskar Homolka.
When was The Long Ships released and how long is it?
The Long Ships was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Long Ships?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Ships was composed by Dušan Radić.
Is The Long Ships based on a book or true story?
The Long Ships is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frans G. Bengtsson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Long Ships?
The Long Ships holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).