Erik the Viking

Erik the Viking

1965 · 95 min · ★ 6.8 · Adventure

Viking chief Thorvald dies from a mortal combat wound. He realizes his son Erloff is not a worthy successor, but his will divides his property equally between him and Erik, the valiant son of his sister, who also gets his weapons and the mission to lead a sea-faring expedition to find new land for a settlement, crucial as their Scandinavian home village won't be able to resist the might of the Danish kingdom.

Directed by Mario Caiano · Written by Mario Caiano

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