Erik the viking

Year

1989

directed by

Terry Jones

starring

Tim Robbins

John Cleese

Mickey Rooney

Synopsis

The story follows Erik, a Viking who grows weary of the senseless violence and pillaging that define his culture. After a tragic incident where he accidentally kills an innocent woman during a raid, Erik becomes disillusioned with the Viking way of life. Seeking to end the age of Ragnarok—a period of darkness and warfare—he embarks on a quest to find the mythical island of Hy-Brasil. His goal is to awaken the gods and bring about a new era of peace and sunlight.

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Erik and the crew make land on the mythical Hy-Brasil

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Did you Know?

The title role was played by Tim Robbins, although both Nicholas Cage and Mel Gibson were approached by writer & Director, Terry Jones.