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Kerim, Son of the Sheik

Kerim, Son of the Sheik

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 29, 1962

Runtime

1h 25m

Genres

Adventure, Action

User Score

50%

Original Title

Il figlio dello sceicco

Production Companies

Comptoir Français du Film Production (CFFP), Mercury Film

Director

Mario Costa

Description

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.