The Long Ships (1964)

In the heart of Viking lore, echoes the tale of Rolfe, a daring Viking nobleman and shipbuilder's son, who returns from a lifetime of audacious exploits, kindling the flames of an age-old legend - the Golden Bell, known as "The Mother of Voices." Crafted by monks of yesteryears, it is said to be thrice the size of a man and forged from pure gold, a story Rolfe recounts in the bustling marketplaces. His words, however, reach the ears of Aly Mansur, the ruthless Moorish ruler of the Barbary Coast, who is consumed by a relentless obsession to possess the bell. Despite Rolfe's claims of ignorance regarding the bell's location, his cunning and audacity lead him back to his homeland, having narrowly escaped Mansur's clutches. Short-changed by King Harald of Nordland over a funeral ship's payment, Rolfe manages to convince not only his father, the thane, but also his younger brothers, to embark on a perilous treasure hunt. With a crew ready for adventure and the royal princess held captive to assure their safe passage, Rolfe's quest for the legendary bell takes a dramatic turn. Upon reaching Mansur's dominion, Rolfe and his crew are overpowered, enslaved, and subjected to severe torment. The thirst for the golden bell, however, leads to a tense alliance between captor and captives, a truce forged in the fires of greed and desperation. The quest becomes a perilous game of survival, cunning, and betrayal, leading to an inevitable clash upon their return, where the bell's enchanting allure promises either unimaginable riches or certain doom.

The Long Ships is an adventure movie featuring Richard Widmark and directed by Jack Cardiff.

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