The 13th Warriorhd Guide

Released in 1999, is a historical action-adventure directed by John McTiernan and based on Michael Crichton's novel Eaters of the Dead . Though it was a significant box-office failure upon release—losing between $70–130 million—it has since gained a loyal cult following for its gritty realism and pioneering depiction of a Muslim hero. Plot & Origins

In the film, ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas) is exiled from Baghdad and encounters a group of Norsemen. An oracle declares that 13 warriors must venture north to fight a mysterious evil, and the 13th member . Production History & "The Lost Cut" The 13th WarriorHD

: The real 10th-century writings of Ahmad ibn Fadlan , an Arab diplomat who encountered the Volga Vikings. Released in 1999, is a historical action-adventure directed