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The narrative begins with a violent raid on the English kingdom of Northumbria led by the fearsome Viking chieftain ( Ernest Borgnine ). During the attack, Ragnar kills the King and rapes the Queen, Enid. This act results in the birth of a secret heir, Eric , who is sent away for protection but ends up captured and enslaved by the Vikings years later. A Rivalry of Equals

In a final gesture of respect, Eric gives the dying Einar a sword so he may reach Valhalla, and the film ends with a grand Viking funeral at sea. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more The Vikings (1958) - Warped Perspective The Vikings (1958)

The tension shifts to England when Ragnar is captured by . In a legendary scene, Ragnar is sentenced to die in a pit of hungry wolves. Refusing to die a "coward’s death" without a weapon, he goads Eric into giving him a sword so he can enter Valhalla with honor. Eric’s mercy toward his captor (and unknown father) leads to his own exile, where he eventually teams up with Einar to launch a massive siege on Aella’s castle. The Final Reckoning The narrative begins with a violent raid on

Twenty years pass, and the focus shifts to the intense friction between Ragnar’s legitimate son, the fierce warrior (Kirk Douglas), and the defiant slave Eric ( Tony Curtis ). Their hatred for each other is visceral: A Rivalry of Equals In a final gesture