John Scott Martin

Erik the Viking -- Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again. A Pythonesque satire of Viking life.

After collecting a cache of diamonds as a deposit on their scientific formula, two scientists convince their government that the experiment was a failure, planning to keep the gems for themselves. But before they can sell the real formula to the highest bidder for even more cash, two bumbling crooks steal their diamonds, their formula and their identities.

An unusually principled young Viking (former Monty Python member Terry Jones) becomes increasingly uncomfortable with all the killing and plundering that goes with the job, and sets out on a magical journey in order to bring about world peace.

What would have happened if Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson had met as schoolboys? Why, the solution is elementary – nothing but adventure! And that's just what director Barry Levinson (Diner, Rain Man, Bandits) gives us in this special effects spectacular that sends the super-sleuth on his very first case! When a plague of bizarre, puzzling murders grip London, young Holmes and his new found friend Watson find themselves unwittingly entangled in the dark mystery. So, "the game is a foot!" And the budding detective is off on an adventure to solve the most amazing case of his most extraordinary career!

The hip-hopping, white gangsta-rapper wannabe gets entangled in a plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen), the white gangsta-rapper wannabe from the UK, makes his big-screen debut in this wacky comedy -- and this time around, he's taking a stand against the demolition of his beloved John Nike Leisure Centre. But it doesn't take long for Ali G to get elected to government and become unwittingly embroiled in a political scandal led by Deputy Prime Minister David Carlton (Charles Dance), who plots to unseat the current PM.

After collecting a cache of diamonds as a deposit on their scientific formula,twoscientists convince their government that the experiment was a failure, planning to keep the gems for themselves. But before they can sell the real formula to the highest bidder for even more cash, two bumbling crooks steal their diamonds, their formula and their identities.

Erik the Viking (Tim Robbins) is tired of living in the darkness of the Age of Ragnorok -- so much so that he sets out on a quest to ask the gods to bring sunlight to his people in this outrageous satire written and directed by Monty Python's Terry Jones. Along the way, he meets scores of colorful characters, including a cheerful torturer (John Cleese) and a rapist named Ernest (Jim Broadbent). Neil Innes, Eartha Kitt and Mickey Rooney also star.

(1965) Gordon Mitchell, Giuliano Gemma, Eleonora Bianchi, Elisa Montes. Erik (Mitchell) sails into danger in the New World. He is betrayed by a trusted warrior pal who murders his Greek navigator. He then causes Erik and his Viking pals to be captured by Indians! Ouch. Color, 16mm.

(1965) Gordon Mitchell, Giuliano Gemma, Eleonora Bianchi, Elisa Montes. Erik (Mitchell) sails into danger in the New World. He is betrayed by a trusted warrior pal who murders his Greek navigator. He then causes Erik and his Viking pals to be captured by Indians! Ouch. Color, 16mm.

Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again. A Pythonesque satire of Viking life.

Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again. A Pythonesque satire of Viking life.