Jeremy ThomasTechnically no capital-v Vikings in this film, but that's the least of its historical license. Still a watchable-enough time. My ★★★ review of The Viking Queen (1967) on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/d2I5pF #HammerFilms #TheVIkingQueen #Letterboxd
A ★★★ review of The Viking Queen (1967)
A rip-roaring little bit of Hammer adventure spectacle, The Viking Queen makes up for what it lacks in historical accuracy with very solid production elements and some decent performances, all things considered. This tale, loosely adapted from the real-life queen Boudica, sees the Iceni tribe in ancient Briton chafe against the yoke of Roman rule. Of course, there must be a romance – in this case, Queen Salina (a gorgeous Carita, defiant enough for the role) and Roman governor Justinian (a perfectly serviceable Don Murray). There are traitorous Romans like Andrew Keir's odious Octavian and Donald Houston absolutely devouring the
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