Sidney Poitier just about carries his role off, as a Moorish prince obsessed with a mythical grea...
The Long Ships
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.
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The Long Ships
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 22, 1964
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Adventure, Drama
User Score
60%
Original Title
The Long Ships
Production Companies
Warwick Film Productions, Avala Film
Director
Jack Cardiff
Budget
$3,000,000
Description
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.