Rugged pillaging in the offering. Unknown to both men, warrior Einar and disgraced slave Eric, are in fact half-brothers. As the kingdom of Northumbria becomes ripe for the taking, both men, with a fancy for Princess Morganna, are heading for the revelation right in amongst their bitter rivalry. Kirk Douglas (Einar) and Tony Curtis (Eric) would both re-team for Spartacus two years after this sword and sandal…
Top Cast
Kirk Douglas
Einar
Tony Curtis
Eric
Ernest Borgnine
Ragnar
Janet Leigh
Morgana
James Donald
Lord Egbert
Alexander Knox
Father Godwin
Maxine Audley
Enid
Frank Thring
Aella
Eileen Way
Kitala
Edric Connor
Sandpiper
Dandy Nichols
Bridget
Per Buckhøj
Bjorn
Almut Berg
Pigtails (uncredited)
Peter Capell
Minor Role (uncredited)
Bill Cummings
Viking Warrior (uncredited)
Kelly Curtis
Young Girl (uncredited)
Reviews
This is one of these films that I can watch time and time again - it is Hollywood at it's best. Historical shmorical, that doesn't matter - it is a quickly paced action adventure with a strong cast delivering an enjoyable to watch drama. It all starts when some marauding Vikings deprive the English of their King. That leaves their kingdom in the hands of the malevolent King "Aella" (Frank Thring) who cottons on…
FAQ about The Vikings
What is The Vikings about?
Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
When was The Vikings released?
The Vikings was released in 1958.
What genres does The Vikings belong to?
The Vikings is categorised as Adventure, History, Action.
Who stars in The Vikings?
The cast of The Vikings includes Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Ernest Borgnine, Janet Leigh, James Donald.