The 13th Warrior is a 1999 American historical fiction action film based on Michael Crichton's 1976 novel Eaters of the Dead, [5] which is a loose adaptation of the tale of Beowulf combined with Ahmad ibn Fadlan's historical account of the Volga Vikings.

The 13th Warrior: Directed by John McTiernan. With Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Vladimir Kulich. A man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador.

As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force. Find out how and where to watch "The 13th Warrior" on Netflix and Prime …

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Aug 27, 2024 · On its 1999 release, this historical action film starring Antonio Banderas as an Arab warrior was a big flop. But now, it's been rehabilitated – among Muslim fans in particular....

Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a quest to banish a mysterious threat in a distant Viking land. A cultured diplomat joins a band of savage warriors in time to meet an even more fearsome enemy in this historical adventure.

Antonio Banderas brings huge star power to an immensely thrilling action-adventure from the hit-making director of Die Hard and The Thomas Crown Affair!

Ahmad ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas) is an educated Arab courtier who is sent to foreign lands as punishment for a courtly indiscretion. He is recruited to serve as the thirteenth member of a group of Norse warriors who answer a call for help from a far-away Nordic king.

Prey for the living. A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.