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The Long Ships

PG19642h 6mJack Cardiff
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 54%
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"The Viking adventurers who challenged the seas... and conquered the world!"

Moorish ruler El Mansuh is determined to locate a massive bell made of gold known as the "Mother of Voices." Viking explorer Rolfe also becomes intent on finding the mythical treasure, and sails with his crew from Scandinavia to Africa to track it down. Reluctantly working together, El Mansuh and Rolfe, along with their men, embark on a quest for the prized object, but only one leader will be able to claim the bell as his own — if it even exists at all.

AdventureDrama
ShipVikings (norsemen)Bell10th CenturyViking Ship

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What is The Long Ships (1964) about?

Moorish ruler El Mansuh is determined to locate a massive bell made of gold known as the "Mother of Voices." Viking explorer Rolfe also becomes intent on finding the mythical treasure, and sails with his crew from Scandinavia to Africa to track it down. Reluctantly working together, El Mansuh and Rolfe, along with their men, embark on a quest for the prized object, but only one leader will be…

Who stars in The Long Ships?

The Long Ships stars Richard Widmark (Rolfe), Sidney Poitier (Aly Mansuh), Russ Tamblyn (Orm), Rosanna Schiaffino (Aminah), Oskar Homolka (Krok). The film was directed by Jack Cardiff.

How long is The Long Ships?

The Long Ships has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1964. It is rated PG.

Is The Long Ships worth watching?

The Long Ships holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 54. Fans of Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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