The White Viking (1991)
Norway in the 10th century. Askur, son of the powerful Thorgeir marries Embla, daughter of one of the few remaining landowners in Norway, in a pagan ceremony. King Olav, a ruthless christian, wants to eredicate all traces of non-christian beliefs and captures the two of them during the ceremony. In order to free Embla, Askur must go to Iceland and convert the people there to catholicism.
Director: Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: November 1, 1991
Cast
- Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson - Askur
- Maria Bonnevie - Embla
- Egill Ólafsson - Olaf Tryggvason
- Tomas Norström - Bishop Thangbrandur
- Þorsteinn Hannesson - Godbrandur
- Helgi Skúlason - Thorgeir
- Jón Tryggvason - Ketill
- Gunnar Jónsson - Gunnar
- Bríet Héðinsdóttir - Hallbera
- Torgils Moe - Thordur
Screenplay
Music: Hans-Erik Philip
Cinematography: Tony Forsberg
Editing: Sylvia Ingemarsson
Production: Filmeffekt AS, DR, YLE, RÚV, NRK, SVT
Country: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
Keywords
vikings (norsemen), 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The White Viking about?
- Norway in the 10th century. Askur, son of the powerful Thorgeir marries Embla, daughter of one of the few remaining landowners in Norway, in a pagan ceremony. King Olav, a ruthless christian, wants to eredicate all traces of non-christian beliefs and captures the two of them during the ceremony. In order to free Embla, Askur must go to Iceland and convert the people there to catholicism.
- Who directed The White Viking?
- The White Viking was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
- Who stars in The White Viking?
- The White Viking stars Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson, Maria Bonnevie, Egill Ólafsson, Tomas Norström, Þorsteinn Hannesson, Helgi Skúlason.
- How long is The White Viking?
- The White Viking has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is The White Viking?
- The White Viking is a Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was The White Viking produced?
- The White Viking was produced in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.