Budget:

$120,000,000

Revenue:

$61,698,899

The 13th Warrior

1999 · 103 min · R

In medieval times, a poet named Ahmad ibn Fahdlan is exiled from Baghdad as an "ambassador" to the Volga Bulgars, where he takes refuge with a group of Norsemen, including Melchisidek and Herger. Initially, he learns about their culture and way of life, communicating with them through Melchisidek's Latin-speaking skills and eventually earning their respect through his knowledge and linguistic abilities. Ahmad becomes embroiled in their struggle against a legendary evil known as the "Wendol," who are described as human cannibals clad in bear-like clothing and thought to possess supernatural powers. Alongside the Norsemen, particularly Buliwyf, he embarks on a perilous journey to defeat the Wendol warlord, while also facing personal challenges and transformations. Through his experiences, Ahmad grows from an outsider to a valuable member of the group, ultimately witnessing Buliwyf's heroic sacrifice and reflecting on the lessons he learned during his time among the Vikings.

Studio: Touchstone Pictures, Crichton/McTiernan Productions

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Cast

Antonio BanderasAhmed Ibh FahdlanDiane VenoraQueen WeilewDennis StorhøiHerger (Joyous)Vladimir KulichBuliwyfOmar SharifMelchisidekAnders T. AndersenWigliff (King's Son)Richard BremmerSkeld (Superstitious)Tony CurranWeath (Musician)MMischa HaussermanRethel (Archer)Neil MaffinRonethAAsbjørn 'Bear' RiisHalga (Wise)Clive RussellHelfdane (Fat)Daniel SouthernEdgtho (Silent)OOliver SveinallHaltaf (Boy)Sven WollterKing HrothgarAlbie WoodingtonHyglak (Quarrelsome)John DeSantisRagnar (Dour)Erick AvariCaravan LeaderMaria BonnevieOlgaRichard OomsOne-Eyed Old Man

Crew

Touchstone PicturesCastWWarren LewisWriting · ScreenplayJohn McTiernanDirecting · DirectorMichael CrichtonWriting · NovelWilliam WisherWriting · Screenplay

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