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The Long Ships (1964)

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Reviews Counted: 6

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Average Rating: 4.7/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 5 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: After stealing the Norse king's funeral ship and his beautiful daughter, Gerda (Beba Loncar), Viking brothers Rolfe (Richard Widmark) and Orm (Russ Tamblyn) set off in search of a fabled solid gold... After stealing the Norse king's funeral ship and his beautiful daughter, Gerda (Beba Loncar), Viking brothers Rolfe (Richard Widmark) and Orm (Russ Tamblyn) set off in search of a fabled solid gold bell. During the course of their journey, they encounter a massive storm, a mutinous crew, and troops led by El Mansuh, Prince of the Moors (Sidney Poitier). A Filmed in Super Technirama, this period adventure is based on the novel by Frank G. Bengtsson. [More]

Starring: Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, Rosanna Schiaffino, Russ Tamblyn

Starring: Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, Rosanna Schiaffino, Russ Tamblyn, Oscar Homolka, Colin Blakely, Beba Loncar

Director: Jack Cardiff

Director: Jack Cardiff
Screenwriter: Beverly Cross, Berkeley Mather

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