A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
June 29, 1962
Original Title:
Il figlio dello sceicco
Alternate Titles:
Der Sohn des Scheichs
El hijo del Caíd
Hämnaren från öknen
The Son of the Sheik
Genres:
Action | Adventure
Production Companies:
Comptoir Français du Film Production (CFFP)
Mercury Film
Production Countries:
France | Italy
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 85
In the Middle East, circa 1860s, the evil Omar seeks to become Khadive by killing off his adversaries and by marrying the reluctant Fawzia, favorite niece of the current Khadive. Omar's brutal policies result in the death of a young woman named Laila. Laila's brother, Kerim, then becomes Omar's sworn enemy.
Director:
Mario Costa
Director of Photography:
Angelo Lotti
Music Director:
Francesco De Masi
Original Music Composer:
Francesco De Masi
Screenplay:
Nino Stresa
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