The Viking Sagas
1996
82 Min
Synopsis
Action hero Ralf Moeller bundles up to play a Nordic warrior seeking revenge in the chilly climes of Viking territory in this snow-capped swordplay epic directed by Michael Chapman (The Clan of the Cave Bear). Launching his quest to reclaim his one true love and avenge his family’s honor, our hero goes up against an ever-evolving lineup of obstacles but is spurred on by the hope of saving his people.
Director
Michael Chapman
Michael Chapman, A.S.C. (born November 21, 1935) is an American cinematographer whose prominence owes most to his innovative work of the 1970s and 1980s.
He began his career as a camera operator, distinguishing himself on Steven Spielberg’s Jaws. As a cinematographer, he became famous for his two collaborations with Martin Scorsese, Taxi Driver and Raging Bull. Chapman was also cinematographer for the 1978 remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Chapman’s style tends towards high contrasts and aggressive use of strong colors. He is also extremely adept at setting up complex camera movements quickly and improvising on the set. This style is epitomized in the boxing sequences in Raging Bull, during which the camera was often strapped to the actors through improvised rigs. Chapman was also the principal cinematographer on Scorsese’s documentary The Last Waltz.
Besides his work with Scorsese, Chapman has worked as Director of Photography for directors Hal Ashby, Philip… read more
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