The Norseman
Synopsis
An 11th-century Viking prince sails to America to find his father, who on a previous voyage had been captured by Indians.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Norseman (1978) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-20
Top Cast
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Lee Majors
Thorvald
Cornel Wilde
Ragnar
Mel Ferrer
King Eurich
Jack Elam
Death Dreamer
Christopher Connelly
Rolf
Susie Coelho
Winetta
Deacon Jones
Thrall
Jimmy Clem
Olif
Kathleen Freeman
Old Indian woman
Jesse Pearson
Narrator (voice)
Denny Miller
Rauric
Fred Biletnikoff
Norseman
Seamon Glass
Stargazer
Jerry Daniels
Kiwonga
Steve Denny
Norseman
Chuck Pierce Jr.
Young Eric
David Kent
Norseman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 10, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles B. Pierce
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles B. Pierce
- Original Score
- Jaime Mendoza-Nava
- Original Title
- The Norseman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Charles B. Pierce Film Productions, Fawcett-Majors Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles B. Pierce
Charles B. Pierce
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Robert E. Bethard
Stephen P. Dunn, Bobby Bell, Sarah Legon
Charles B. Pierce, Lee Majors, Farrah Fawcett, Samuel Z. Arkoff
Department Leadership Roster
Charles B. Pierce
Director
Charles B. Pierce
Writer
Charles B. Pierce
Producer
Robert E. Bethard
Director of Photography
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Original Music Composer
Stephen P. Dunn
Editor
Bobby Bell
Editor
Sarah Legon
Editor
Shirak Kojayan
Editor
Vince Deadrick Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Norseman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Norseman about?
An 11th-century Viking prince sails to America to find his father, who on a previous voyage had been captured by Indians.
Who directed The Norseman?
The Norseman was directed by Charles B. Pierce.
Who stars in The Norseman?
The principal cast of The Norseman includes Lee Majors, Cornel Wilde, Mel Ferrer, Jack Elam, Christopher Connelly.
When was The Norseman released and how long is it?
The Norseman was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Norseman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Norseman was composed by Jaime Mendoza-Nava.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Norseman?
The Norseman holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).