Prey for the living.
A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.
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Character
Classical in form, resolved, earnest and unpretentious.
- classical in formformally daring
- resolvedopen-ended
- earnestironic
- unpretentiousprestige
- intimateepic
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Cast
- Antonio BanderasAhmed Ibh Fahdlan
- Diane VenoraQueen Weilew
- Dennis StorhøiHerger (Joyous)
- Vladimir KulichBuliwyf
- Omar SharifMelchisidek
- Anders T. AndersenWigliff (King's Son)
- Richard BremmerSkeld (Superstitious)
- Tony CurranWeath (Musician)
- Mischa HaussermanRethel (Archer)
- Neil MaffinRoneth
Crew
- John McTiernanDirector
- Warren LewisScreenplay
- William WisherScreenplay
- Michael CrichtonNovel
- Peter Menzies Jr.Director of Photography
- Jerry GoldsmithOriginal Music Composer
- John WrightEditor
- Ned DowdProducer
- Michael CrichtonProducer
- John McTiernanProducer
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Pairings
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