The Long Ships (1963)
Mild violence
The Long Ships is a rollicking, action-packed Viking adventure saga starring Richard Widmark (Best Supporting Actor Oscar® nominee, Kiss of Death, 1947) and Sidney Poitier (Oscar®-winning Best Actor, Lilies of the Field, 1963).
Viking brothers Rolfe (Widmark) and Orm (Russ Tamblyn, West Side Story) steal the Norse king's funeral ship as well as his beautiful daughter, Gerda (Beba Loncar), and head off in search of the fabled "Mother of Voices," a huge solid-gold bell "as tall as three tall men." The brothers battle a maelstrom, a mutinous crew and vengeful Moorish troops led by Prince El Mansuh (Poitier).
Highlighted by rousing battle scenes, daring escapes and humorous interludes, Time magazine stated The Long Ships has "more enjoyable bloody foolishness than many an epic costing three times as much."
| Status: | Unavailable |
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| Run time: | 126mins |
| Origin: | SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO |
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mikestvd
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This is a great classic. I first saw it as a teenager and loved it. Spellbinding. The Iron Horse scene has stayed with me all my life. It's just a great fun adventure story with an interesting plot about the search for a fabulous golden bell. Watch this movie along with the Vikings with Tony Curtis. You don't get much chance to see great adventure stories nowadays as everything is gritty dirty realism or stuffed up with special effects and no acting or plot.
Although movies like Ben Hur and Gladiator are the tops in historical epics this one is great for a night of fun.
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David K.
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If adventure along with humour is what you are seeking, then this movie delivers. With an excellent cast, such as Richard Widmark and Sidney Poitier in the lead roles and a good solid supporting cast, this film delivers. It was made a lesser budget than some of the bigger epics and yet has a tight script, direction and from start to finish is one long ride of adventure.