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Cast
Tomas Milian
as Luigi Panacchioni
Bo Svenson
as Hamilton Burger
Kirsten Gille
as Rita Kolman
Andrea Aureli
as Scioltan
Roberto Messina
as capo dei beduini
Giancarlo Badessi
as Barnas, il mediatore
Marcello Martana
as Pait, assistente di Burger
Mimmo Poli
as Sceicco
Marcello Verziera
as uno dei beduini
Salvatore Billa
as amico di Luigi
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1978
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Action
Votes8
DirectorBruno Corbucci
WritersMario Amendola, Bruno Corbucci
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Son of the Sheik
About The Son of the Sheik
The old Emir of the Qudmar discovers he has a natural son in Italy. Secret agents and oil companies involve the man, an aspiring gas station, in the fight for the succession to the emirate.
Directed by Bruno Corbucci, The Son of the Sheik leans on a strong ensemble — Tomas Milian, Bo Svenson, Kirsten Gille — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1978.
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