Erik the Viking(1989)
“A Middle Ages Crisis.”
Overview
Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again. A Pythonesque satire of Viking life.
Director
Terry Jones
Studio
SF Studios
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Tim Robbins
as Erik
Mickey Rooney
as Erik's Grandfather
Eartha Kitt
as Freya
Terry Jones
as King Arnulf
Imogen Stubbs
as Princess Aud
John Cleese
as Halfdan the Black
Tsutomu Sekine
as Slavemaster
Antony Sher
as Loki
Gary Cady
as Keitel Blacksmith
Charles McKeown
as Sven's Dad
Tim McInnerny
as Sven the Berserk
John Gordon Sinclair
as Ivar the Boneless
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
SF Studios • Prominent Features • Erik the Viking Film Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Erik the Viking?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Erik the Viking (1989).
What is Erik the Viking about?▼
Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again. A Pythonesque satire of Viking life.
Who directed Erik the Viking?▼
Erik the Viking was directed by Terry Jones and released in 1989. It is a adventure, fantasy, comedy film.
How long is Erik the Viking?▼
Erik the Viking has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Erik the Viking?▼
The cast of Erik the Viking includes Tim Robbins as Erik, Mickey Rooney as Erik's Grandfather, Eartha Kitt as Freya, Terry Jones as King Arnulf, Imogen Stubbs as Princess Aud and more.
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