This epic drama pits Viking Einar (Kirk Douglas) against his slave half-brother (Tony Curtis) in a sinuous tale of filial and political power struggles, as Vikings vie for control of the kingdom of Northumbria, and the siblings compete for the Christian princess Morgana (Janet Leigh). Magnificently photographed in Norway and throughout Europe by cinematographer Jack Cardiff, the film was a major international success for Douglas' Bryna Productions.
35mm, color, 114 min. DIR: Richard Fleischer. SCR: Calder Willingham. CAST: Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Ernest Borgnine, Janet Leigh.
