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The Son of the Sheik (1978): Cast

The Son of the Sheik (1978) movie poster

The Son of the Sheik is a 1978 action comedy directed by Bruno Corbucci, starring Bo Svenson as Hamilton Burger, Tomas Milian and Mimmo Poli. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Son of the Sheik (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Bruno Corbucci
Genres
Comedy , Action
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Son of the Sheik About?

The premise of The Son of the Sheik without spoilers.

When the aging Emir of Qudmar learns that he has an illegitimate son living in Italy, the discovery sets off a power struggle. The young man, a hopeful gas‑station proprietor, becomes entangled with secret agents and oil companies who each seek to sway the succession to the emirate.

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Cast & crew

The Son of the Sheik Cast & Characters

Bo Svenson leads the cast as Hamilton Burger, with Tomas Milian as Luigi Panacchioni and Mimmo Poli as Sceicco. Directed by Bruno Corbucci; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Bruno Corbucci

More films directed by Bruno Corbucci: Rimini, Rimini: A Year Later, Rimini, Rimini: A Year Later, Aladdin and Cop in Drag.

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The Son of the Sheik Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “El hijo del sheriff” and “Ο γιος του σεΐχη”.

Also known as
  • El hijo del sheriff
  • Ο γιος του σεΐχη
  • Der Superbulle räumt die Wüste auf

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The Son of the Sheik FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Son of the Sheik, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Son of the Sheik?

The Son of the Sheik runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Son of the Sheik released?

The Son of the Sheik was released on February 25, 1978.

Who directed The Son of the Sheik?

The Son of the Sheik was directed by Bruno Corbucci.

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Who is in the cast of The Son of the Sheik?

The Son of the Sheik stars Bo Svenson as Hamilton Burger, Tomas Milian as Luigi Panacchioni and Mimmo Poli as Sceicco, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Son of the Sheik have a post-credit scene?

No. The Son of the Sheik has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Son of the Sheik in?

The original language of The Son of the Sheik is Italian.

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