The Long Ships
The Viking adventurers who challenged the seas... and conquered the world!
1964 • 126 min • Adventure · Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 0 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 61 Audience · 63 · 49%
This adventure film follows a Viking explorer and a Moorish ruler on a perilous quest to find the mythical "Mother of Voices," a massive golden bell. Their journey takes them from Scandinavia to Africa, forcing them into an uneasy alliance as they face challenges and contend for the legendary treasure.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Adventure violence with sword fighting and battles
- Some characters are enslaved or imprisoned
- Brief depictions of alcohol consumption
What it models well
- Courage and determination
- Cultural exchange (despite conflict)
- Leadership
Talk about it after
- The historical context of Vikings and Moors
- The concept of a treasure hunt
- How different cultures interacted in the past
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Top billed cast
Director: Jack Cardiff • Crew: Beverley Cross, Berkely Mather
Trailers & clips
The Long Ships (1964) | HD Trailer
Reviewer notes
Not recommendedTrusted family reviewersSidney Poitier just about carries his role off, as a Moorish prince obsessed with a mythical great golden bell ("The Mother of All Voices") - reputedly made by monks many years ago.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.1/10 (63)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0057259
