The Norseman

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The Norseman

1978

1h 30m

3.2(18 votes)

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Overview

An 11th-century Viking prince sails to America to find his father, who on a previous voyage had been captured by Indians.

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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Lee Majors

Thorvald

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Cornel Wilde

Ragnar

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Mel Ferrer

King Eurich

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Jack Elam

Death Dreamer

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Christopher Connelly

Rolf

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Susie Coelho

Winetta

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Deacon Jones

Thrall

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Jimmy Clem

Olif

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Kathleen Freeman

Old Indian woman

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Jesse Pearson

Narrator (voice)

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Denny Miller

Rauric

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Fred Biletnikoff

Norseman

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Seamon Glass

Stargazer

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Jerry Daniels

Kiwonga

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Steve Denny

Norseman

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Chuck Pierce Jr.

Young Eric

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David Kent

Norseman

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