C
Average
MASTER SCORE 48.5 / 100
1978Action / Adventure / Drama1h 30m
THE NORSEMAN
An 11th-century Viking prince sails to America to find his father, who on a previous voyage had been captured by Indians.
Above the Line
Charles B. Pierce·DirectorCharles B. Pierce·WriterRobert E. Bethard·Director of PhotographyJaime Mendoza-Nava·Original Music ComposerStephen P. Dunn·Editor
Cast
Lee Majors·ThorvaldCornel Wilde·RagnarMel Ferrer·King EurichJack Elam·Death DreamerChristopher Connelly·RolfSusie Coelho·WinettaDeacon Jones·ThrallJimmy Clem·OlifKathleen Freeman·Old Indian womanJesse Pearson·Narrator (voice)
Full Crew(26 credits)
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 1
Charles B. Pierce·Director
Writing· 1
Charles B. Pierce·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert E. Bethard·Director of Photography
Editing· 4
Stephen P. Dunn·EditorBobby Bell·EditorSarah Legon·EditorShirak Kojayan·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jaime Mendoza-Nava·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
John Ball·Art DirectionBarbara Kerwin·Costume DesignerCarl Marzani·Makeup ArtistTom Dickey·Makeup ArtistIrene Aparicio·Makeup ArtistDrew Struzan·Art Designer
Production· 4
Charles B. Pierce·ProducerLee Majors·Executive ProducerFarrah Fawcett·Executive ProducerSamuel Z. Arkoff·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 8
Terry Leonard·StuntsDagmar Loesch·HairstylistVince Deadrick Jr.·StuntsVince Deadrick Sr.·Stunt CoordinatorLouie Elias·StuntsDiamond Farnsworth·StuntsErik Cord·StuntsThomas Rosales Jr.·Stunts
By the Numbers
48.5
OF 100
Master Score
3.5
OF 10
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#D49021
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Mood
Epic, Intense, Adventurous
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted
“The poster features a central figure, a man in armor and a winged helmet, holding a sword, standing above a chaotic scene of several figures in a dark, earthy l”
adventurehistoricalaction
Key Elements
SwordShieldWinged HelmetSpearSmall WeaponFeathered Headdress
Atmosphere
Warm, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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