: It follows Ahmad ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas), a refined Arab poet exiled from Baghdad, who is forced to join 12 Vikings on a quest to save a northern kingdom from "Eaters of the Dead".
: After the original score was scrapped, the legendary Jerry Goldsmith provided a powerful, booming soundtrack that has since become iconic in its own right. : It follows Ahmad ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas),
: Original director John McTiernan ( Die Hard ) was replaced during reshoots by Michael Crichton, the author of the source novel. This led to heavy editing and the removal of significant character development to favor a faster-paced action structure. : It follows Ahmad ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas),
Despite the studio's "butchering" of the edit, the film remains a visually stunning journey. : It follows Ahmad ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas),