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The Sultan of the Medina (1993): Cast

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The Sultan of the Medina is a 1993 drama directed by Moncef Dhouib, starring Fatima Ben Saïdane, Kamel Touati and Mustapha Adouani. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Sultan of the Medina (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Moncef Dhouib
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Sultan of the Medina About?

The premise of The Sultan of the Medina without spoilers.

A marginalized community lives in an abandoned house in the old Tunisian Medina. Criminal Al Bab runs the prostitution ring and returns from prison on his wedding day. His brother Fraj, the town’s warlock, falls for Ramla—Al Bab’s intended bride—who has been hidden in a locked room and is the only resident who ever saw her face, awaiting wedding night.

The Sultan of the Medina Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Sultan of the Medina Cast & Characters

Fatima Ben Saïdane leads the cast, with Kamel Touati as Sarjan and Mustapha Adouani. Directed by Moncef Dhouib; 8 actors are credited in all.

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The Sultan of the Medina Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Le Sultan de la Medina” and “Soltane El-Medina”.

Also known as
  • Le Sultan de la Medina
  • Soltane El-Medina
  • Sultan de la Médina

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FAQ

The Sultan of the Medina FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Sultan of the Medina?

The Sultan of the Medina runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Sultan of the Medina released?

The Sultan of the Medina was released on January 2, 1993.

Who directed The Sultan of the Medina?

The Sultan of the Medina was directed by Moncef Dhouib.

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Who is in the cast of The Sultan of the Medina?

The Sultan of the Medina stars Fatima Ben Saïdane, Kamel Touati as Sarjan and Mustapha Adouani, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Sultan of the Medina have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sultan of the Medina has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Sultan of the Medina in?

The original language of The Sultan of the Medina is Arabic.

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