Vintage Columbia Pictures 16mm Color Film – The Long Ships (1964)

16mm color film reels from the classic 1964 Viking adventure epic The Long Ships (also known as Long Ships).    This Columbia Pictures Television Film print stars Richard Widmark as the Viking adventurer Rolfe and Sidney Poitier as the Moorish leader El Mansuh, with Russ Tamblyn and others. Directed by legendary cinematographer Jack Cardiff, the film follows rival warriors in a sweeping quest for the legendary giant golden bell known as “The Mother of Voices,” featuring epic sea battles, sword fights, and Mediterranean intrigue.    What’s Included:    • 3 full 16mm reels + 1 half reel (substantial portion of the ~126-minute feature)    Condition Details (Important – Please Read):    • Visible color fading on the film stock, which is common with 60-year-old color prints    • Not tested — reels have not been run on a projector. Sound quality, splices, scratches, perforations, or overall playability are unknown    • Reels and case show normal age, storage wear, and scuffs consistent with vintage theatrical/TV rental prints    • Sold strictly as-is for collectors, film archivists, restorers, or decoration enthusiasts    These older 16mm prints are increasingly scarce and desirable among movie memorabilia collectors. Whether you’re a fan of classic adventure films, Viking epics, or building a library of Columbia Pictures 16mm stock, this is a cool piece of cinematic history.    Please review all photos carefully — they show the exact reels, labels (including the clear “LONG SHIPS