The Long Ships (1964)

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The Long Ships on IMDb 6.1/10 2,008 votes

Released:
1964-04-22

Overview:
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.

Director:
Jack Cardiff

Runtime:
2h 6min

Genre:
Adventure, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Richard Widmark
    as
    Rolfe
  • Sidney Poitier
    as
    Aly Mansuh
  • Russ Tamblyn
    as
    Orm
  • Rosanna Schiaffino
    as
    Aminah
  • Oskar Homolka
    as
    Krok