The Viking
"Actually produced during the Great Newfoundland Seal Hunt and You see the REAL thing"
Originally released in 1931. The Viking is a action/drama film. directed by George Melford. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Starrett, Louise Huntington, and Arthur Vinton
Synopsis
Originally called White Thunder, American producer Varick Frissell's 1931 film was inspired by his love for the Canadian Arctic Circle. Set in a beautifully black-and-white filmed Newfoundland, it is the story of a rivalry between two seal hunters that plays out on the ice floes during a hunt. Unsatisfied with the first cut, Frissell arranged for the crew to accompany an actual Newfoundland seal hunt on The SS Viking, on which an explosion of dynamite (carried regularly at the time on Arctic ships to combat ice jams) killed many members of the crew, including Frissell. The film was renamed in honor of the dead.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Viking about?
Originally called White Thunder, American producer Varick Frissell's 1931 film was inspired by his love for the Canadian Arctic Circle. Set in a beautifully black-and-white filmed Newfoundland, it ...
Who directed The Viking?
The Viking was directed by George Melford.
How long is The Viking?
The Viking has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Viking released?
The Viking was released on March 5, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Viking?
The main cast of The Viking includes Charles Starrett, Louise Huntington, Arthur Vinton, Bob Bartlett, Wilfred Grenfell.