It is the year 922, when ANTONIO BANDERAS alias Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan gets involved into a mysterious mission, to be its 13th warrior. Well, the story is experienced but nevertheless the period costumes do not come from the stock. The authentic costume designs by KATE HARRINGTON, SANDIE BLACKIE and NANCY DUGGAN are based on a different cultures research. 'Every single piece of the costumes is made of fabrics from that period and put together by hand. Even the chain armour worn by Banderas is produced in a technique used before thousands of years', explains costume designer Harrington. >>> |
THE 13TH WARRIOR USA 1999, 102 min Director: John McTiernan Cast: Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Omar Sharif |