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Adventure drama

Scheherazade (1963): Cast

Scheherazade (1963) movie poster

Scheherazade is a 1963 adventure drama directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit, starring Fernando Rey as Al Fakid, Anna Karina and Giuliano Gemma. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes.

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Scheherazade (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 4m (124 min)
Genres
Drama , Adventure
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Scheherazade About?

The premise of Scheherazade without spoilers.

Sheherazade is offered to a powerful Sultan as a diplomatic gift in return for safe passage to the Holy Land. As she faces the threat of execution, the Sultan’s loyal underling intervenes and rescues her. Grateful and enamored, she quickly falls deeply in love with her savior.

Scheherazade Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • love
  • whipping
  • bare chested male
  • bare chested male bondage
  • fairy tale
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Cast & crew

Scheherazade Cast & Characters

Fernando Rey leads the cast as Al Fakid, with Anna Karina as Shéhérazade and Giuliano Gemma as Didier. Directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit; 20 actors are credited in all.

Details

Scheherazade Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Scorching Sands” and “La schiava di Bagdad”.

Also known as
  • Scorching Sands
  • La schiava di Bagdad
  • Sheherazade - Der goldene Löwe von Bagdad
  • Scherazada
  • Flugten fra Bagdad
  • O Califa de Bagdá
  • Sheherazade
  • 天方夜谭
  • Scheherezade
  • Шахерезада
  • 天方夜譚

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FAQ

Scheherazade FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Scheherazade, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Scheherazade?

Scheherazade runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

When was Scheherazade released?

Scheherazade was released on May 10, 1963.

Who directed Scheherazade?

Scheherazade was directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit.

More films by Pierre Gaspard-Huit

Who is in the cast of Scheherazade?

Scheherazade stars Fernando Rey as Al Fakid, Anna Karina as Shéhérazade and Giuliano Gemma as Didier, among 20 credited actors.

Does Scheherazade have a post-credit scene?

No. Scheherazade has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Scheherazade in?

The original language of Scheherazade is French.

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