The Island at the Top of the World(1974)
“Adventure beyond imagination”
Overview
A Victorian gentleman hopes to find his long-lost son, who vanished while searching for a mysterious Viking community in a volcanic valley somewhere in uncharted Arctic regions. The gentleman puts together an expedition team to go on the search, but when they reach their destination they must escape from some Viking descendants who will kill to keep their existence a secret.
Director
Robert Stevenson
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Cast
Donald Sinden
as Sir Anthony Ross
David Hartman
as Prof. John Ivarsson
Jacques Marin
as Captain Brieux
Mako
as Oomiak
David Gwillim
as Donald Ross
Agneta Eckemyr
as Freyja
Sverre Anker Ousdal
as Gunnar
Gunnar Öhlund
as The Godi
Lasse Kolstad
as Erik
Erik Silju
as Torvald
Rolf Søder
as The Lawspeaker
Torsten Wahlund
as Sven
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1974
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
Danish
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Island at the Top of the World?▼
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What is The Island at the Top of the World about?▼
A Victorian gentleman hopes to find his long-lost son, who vanished while searching for a mysterious Viking community in a volcanic valley somewhere in uncharted Arctic regions. The gentleman puts together an expedition team to go on the search, but when they reach their destination they must escape from some Viking descendants who will kill to keep their existence a secret.
Who directed The Island at the Top of the World?▼
The Island at the Top of the World was directed by Robert Stevenson and released in 1974. It is a adventure, family, fantasy film.
How long is The Island at the Top of the World?▼
The Island at the Top of the World has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in The Island at the Top of the World?▼
The cast of The Island at the Top of the World includes Donald Sinden as Sir Anthony Ross, David Hartman as Prof. John Ivarsson, Jacques Marin as Captain Brieux, Mako as Oomiak, David Gwillim as Donald Ross and more.
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