The Vikings (1958) The Vikings

The Vikings ★★½ 1958 A Viking king and his son kidnap a Welsh princess and hold her for ransom. Depicts the Vikings' invasion of England. Great location footage of both Norway and Brittany. Basic costume epic with good action scenes. Narrated by Welles. 116m/C VHS, DVD, Wide. Kirk Douglas, Ernest Borgnine, Janet Leigh, Tony Curtis, James Donald, Alexander Knox; Director: Richard Fleischer; Writer: Calder Willingham; Writer: Jack Cardiff; Cameo: Mario Nascimbene, Gerard Schumann; Nar: Orson Welles.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1958
Length (in minutes) 116
Display Color
Formats VHS, DVD, Wide.
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Alexander Knox
Actor Ernest Borgnine
Actor James Donald
Actor Kirk Douglas
Actor Janet Leigh
Actor Tony Curtis
Cameo Mario Nascimbene
Cameo Gerard Schumann
Cinematographer Jack Cardiff
Director Richard Fleischer
Narrator Orson Welles
Writer Calder Willingham