The 13th Warrior

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The 13th Warrior (1999)

R 08/27/1999 (US) Adventure, History, Action 1h 42m

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Prey for the living.

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.

John McTiernan

Director
Michael Crichton

Novel
Warren Lewis

Screenplay
William Wisher

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Antonio Banderas

Ahmed Ibh Fahdlan
Diane Venora

Queen Weilew
Dennis Storhøi

Herger (Joyous)
Vladimir Kulich

Buliwyf
Omar Sharif

Melchisidek
Anders T. Andersen

Wigliff (King's Son)
Richard Bremmer

Skeld (Superstitious)
Tony Curran

Weath (Musician)
Mischa Hausserman

Rethel (Archer)
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A review by The Movie Mob

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Written by The Movie Mob on August 19, 2022

Overall: Ignore the reviews. The 13th Warrior is the best Viking epic of all time!

The greatest historical Viking battle epic you never heard of. Just like Jurassic Park and Westworld, The 13th Warrior is based on a Michael Crichton book and boasts an incredible action director, John McTiernan (Die Hard, Predator), Antonio Banderas as the leading man at the top of his career, excellent practical effects and beautiful sets and costumes. Yet, critics obliterated the film, and it failed at the box office, becoming one of the biggest box office flops of all time. I have no idea how this happ... read the rest.

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