Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America (2000)
The year is 1000 A.D. and young Leif Ericson has just fled to Greenland to escape the vicious plundering of his native Iceland. When Eric falls for a beautiful slave girl and his disapproving father casts a dark shadow over the relationship, the heartbroken young adventurer sets out on the uncharted seas to tempt fate and find his destiny in the New World. Subsequently forced to return to Greenland after learning that his father is in grave danger, Leif sets sail once again to help his father, and reclaim his one true love.
Director: Phil Nibbelink
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: July 1, 2000
Cast
- Daniel Trippett - Leif Ericson (voice)
- Helena Schmeid - Thorgunna (voice)
- Joy Lang - Thjodhild (voice)
- Chip Albers - Eric the Red (voice)
Screenplay
Editing: Phil Nibbelink
Production: Phil Nibbelink Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
vikings (norsemen), iceland, leif ericsson, greenland, based on real person
More Films by Director: Phil Nibbelink
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America about?
- The year is 1000 A.D. and young Leif Ericson has just fled to Greenland to escape the vicious plundering of his native Iceland. When Eric falls for a beautiful slave girl and his disapproving father casts a dark shadow over the relationship, the heartbroken young adventurer sets out on the uncharted seas to tempt fate and find his destiny in the New World. Subsequently forced to return to Greenland after learning that his father is in grave danger, Leif sets sail once again to help his father, and reclaim his one true love.
- Who directed Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America?
- Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America was directed by Phil Nibbelink.
- Who stars in Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America?
- Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America stars Daniel Trippett, Helena Schmeid, Joy Lang, Chip Albers.
- How long is Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America?
- Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America?
- Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America is a Animation, Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America produced?
- Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America was produced in United States of America.