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The 13th Warrior

The 13th Warrior

Prey for the living.

19996.71h 43m

Overview

A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.

Directed by John McTiernan
Written by Warren Lewis, Michael Crichton, William Wisher
Produced by Michael Crichton, John McTiernan, Ned Dowd
Box OfficeBudget: $120.0MRevenue: $61.7M

Top Cast

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Ahmed Ibh Fahdlan

Diane Venora

Diane Venora

Queen Weilew

Dennis Storhøi

Dennis Storhøi

Herger (Joyous)

Vladimir Kulich

Vladimir Kulich

Buliwyf

Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif

Melchisidek

Anders T. Andersen

Anders T. Andersen

Wigliff (King's Son)

Richard Bremmer

Richard Bremmer

Skeld (Superstitious)

Tony Curran

Tony Curran

Weath (Musician)

M

Mischa Hausserman

Rethel (Archer)

Neil Maffin

Neil Maffin

Roneth

Themes & Keywords

witchmissionbased on novel or bookkingdomarabianvillagecavehorsedefencescandinaviavikings (norsemen)bagdaddeceptionsword fighthistorical fictionbarbarianfictional wardemoncombatcavalrymedievaldark fantasynorse mythologywarriormysterioussword and sorcery10th century

About The 13th Warrior

The 13th Warrior is a adventure, history, action film released in 1999 exploring themes of witch, mission, based on novel or book, kingdom, arabian, village. Directed by John McTiernan, it stars Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi. A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.

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