United States / Nov 02, 1928
The Viking (1928)
Directed by Roy William Neill
1h 30minruntime
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Plot
In this historical adventure based on traditional legend concerning Leif Ericsson and the first Viking settlers to reach North America by sea, Norse half-brothers vie for a throne and for the same woman.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Roy Stewart | King Olaf |
| Torben Meyer | Odd |
| Claire McDowell | Lady Editha (as Claire MacDowell) |
| Julia Swayne Gordon | Thorhild |
| Iron Eyes Cody | Indian (uncredited) |
| Lon Poff | Friar Slain by Vikings (uncredited) |
| Dick Sutherland | Viking (uncredited) |
| Frank Ellis | Man Who Gives Sword To Alwin (uncredited) |
| Eugene McDonald | |
| Francis McDonald | Viking Friend of Leif (uncredited) |
| Angelo Rossitto | Viking Little Person (uncredited) |
Genres
HistoryActionAdventure
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Viking |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date | 2 novembre 1928 |
| Production | Herbert T. Kalmus |
| Writer | Roy William Neill, Jack Cunningham, Ottilie A. Liljencrantz |
| Editing | Aubrey Scotto |
| Cinematography | George Cave |
| Assistant directors | Roy William Neill |
| Camera operators | George Cave |
| Additional photography | George Cave |
| Production design | Carl Oscar Borg |
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| Art direction | Carl Oscar Borg |
| Set decoration | Carl Oscar Borg |
| Music | William Axt |
| Sound | William Axt |
| Budget | 325.000 € |
Release dates
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