Erik The Viking (Standard Edition) (Blu-ray)

Directed by Terry Jones

Starring: Tim Robbins, Terry Jones, Eartha Kitt, Mickey Rooney, John Cleese, Freddie Jones, Antony Sher, Imogen Stubbs, Richard Ridings, Samantha Bond, John Gordon Sinclair, Tim McInnerny
Contributors: Neil Innes, John Goldstone, Terry Jones, Ian Wilson
Studio: Signal One Entertainment
Genre: Feature
Main Language: English
Region: Region B
Release Date: 7 Apr 2025
Originally Issued: 1989
No of Discs: 1
BBFC Cert: (15) Suitable for 15 years and over.
Run Time: 89 minutes

Description

Tim Robbins stars in this British comedy written and directed by Terry Jones. When Erik the Viking (Robbins) grows weary of the violent ways of his people, he decides to travel to Asgard and ask the gods to end the current violent age and usher in an era of peace. However, not everyone shares Erik's wish and warlord Halfdan the Black (John Cleese) is determined to prevent his quest from succeeding.

The cast also includes Imogen Stubbs, Antony Sher and Eartha Kitt.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Bonus Footage
• Trailers
• Behind The Scenes
• Commentary: Theatrical release cut: Mike McPadden (film historian/author) and Aaron Lee (comedy writer/producer); 'The Director's Son's Cut': Terry Jones (writer/director).
• Other Documentary: 'The Evolution of a Director'; 'Casting'; 'Creating the Look'; 'Special Effects'; 'Making Movie Magic in Malta'; 'Jones and Cleese: A Grand Reunion'.