

The Viking
Actually produced during the Great Newfoundland Seal Hunt and You see the REAL thing
Originally called White Thunder, American producer Varick Frissell's 1931 film was inspired by his love for the Canadian Arctic Circle. Set in a beautifully black-and-white filmed Newfoundland, it is the story of a rivalry between two seal hunters that plays out on the ice floes during a hunt. Unsatisfied with the first cut, Frissell arranged for the crew to accompany an actual Newfoundland seal hunt on The SS Viking, on which an explosion of dynamite (carried regularly at the time on Arctic ships to combat ice jams) killed many members of the crew, including Frissell. The film was renamed in honor of the dead.
TMDB
5.3/10
8 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
- newfoundland and labrador
- seal (animal)
- seal hunting
Top billed cast
Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalNR21 Jun 1931
CanadaCA
- Theatrical5 Mar 1931
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Viking released?
- The Viking was released on 5 March 1931.
- Where can I watch The Viking online?
- The Viking is available on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Viking?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Viking is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Viking?
- The Viking holds a 5.3/10 audience score from 8 votes.
- Who directed The Viking?
- The Viking (1931) was directed by George Melford.
- How long is The Viking?
- The Viking runs for 1h 10m.














