The Viking | Erik
Features a strong ensemble cast including Tim Robbins, John Cleese (as a vicious warlord), Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt, and Terry Jones.
Reviews have been mixed, with some finding it funny while others (such as Roger Ebert) found the comic invention limited and similar to a "20th-century satirist" approach. Related Material Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking (1989) is a fantasy-comedy film written and directed by Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. It stars Tim Robbins as a thoughtful Viking who rejects the violent, pillaging lifestyle of his peers to seek a peaceful existence. Features a strong ensemble cast including Tim Robbins,
The movie is a blend of mythic adventure, satire, and non-stop "profound silliness". It is often compared to Jabberwocky in tone rather than traditional slapstick comedy. It stars Tim Robbins as a thoughtful Viking
Disillusioned by the brutality of his village, Erik (Tim Robbins) sets out on a quest to find the "Horn Resounding" to end the Age of Ragnarok and bring peace.