About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1931
Runtime
1h 10m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.3/10
Votes
8
Genre
Action, Drama, Romance, Adventure
Director
Language
EN
Cast
🎭 Action
🎭 Drama
🎭 Romance
🎭 Adventure
🎬 George Melford
👤 Charles Starrett
👤 Louise Huntington
👤 Arthur Vinton
newfoundland and labrador
seal (animal)
seal hunting
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Questions about The Viking
How long is The Viking?
The Viking has a runtime of 1h 10m (1 hour and 10 minutes).
Who directed The Viking?
The Viking was directed by George Melford and released in 1931.
What genre is The Viking?
The Viking is a Action, Drama, Romance, Adventure film (1931).
Who stars in The Viking?
The cast of The Viking includes Charles Starrett, Louise Huntington, Arthur Vinton, Bob Bartlett, Wilfred Grenfell.
What is the TMDB rating for The Viking?
The Viking has a TMDB rating of 5.3/10 based on 8 votes.
