The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Roy William NeillWriter
- Jack CunninghamScreenplay
- Roy William NeillDirector
- William AxtOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Donald CrispLeif Ericsson
- Pauline StarkeHelga Nilsson
- LeRoy MasonAlwin
- Anders RandolfEric the Red (as Anders Randolph)
- Richard AlexanderSigurd
- Harry WoodsEgil (as Harry Lewis Woods)
- Albert MacQuarrieKark
- Roy StewartKing Olaf
- Torben MeyerOdd
- Claire McDowellLady Editha (as Claire MacDowell)
- Julia Swayne GordonThorhild
- Iron Eyes CodyIndian (uncredited)
Themes
vikings (norsemen)