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Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America (2000): Cast

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Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America is a 2000 animated drama directed by Phil Nibbelink, starring Daniel Trippett as Leif Ericson (voice), Chip Albers and Helena Schmeid. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Phil Nibbelink
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America About?

The premise of Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America without spoilers.

Set in 1000 A.D., a young Leif Ericson flees plundering Iceland for Greenland. He falls for a beautiful slave girl, but his disapproving father blocks the romance. Leif then sails into uncharted seas to seek his destiny in the New World. When he learns his father is in danger, he returns, then sets out again to rescue his father and win his true love.

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Cast & crew

Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America Cast & Characters

Daniel Trippett leads the cast as Leif Ericson (voice), with Chip Albers as Eric the Red (voice) and Helena Schmeid as Thorgunna (voice). Directed by Phil Nibbelink; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Phil Nibbelink

More films directed by Phil Nibbelink, best-rated first: Marmaduke, Romeo & Juliet: Sealed with a Kiss, Puss in Boots and We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story.

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Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Leif Erickson” and “Discoverer of North America”.

Also known as
  • Leif Erickson
  • Discoverer of North America
  • Ο μικρός εξερευνητής

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Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America?

Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America released?

Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America was released on July 1, 2000.

Who directed Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America?

Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America was directed by Phil Nibbelink.

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Who is in the cast of Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America?

Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America stars Daniel Trippett as Leif Ericson (voice), Chip Albers as Eric the Red (voice) and Helena Schmeid as Thorgunna (voice), among 4 credited actors.

Does Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America have a post-credit scene?

No. Leif Ericson: The Boy Who Discovered America has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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