The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
Saadia is a wild, strange Arab girl whose life has been dominated by a local sorceress, a vengeful outcast in the community, who has convinced her she has the "evil eye" and brings disaster to all who love her. French doctor Henrik takes her to his clinic, for rehabilitation purposes, and falls in love with her as does his friend, Si Lahssen, the reigning prince of this small Moroccan state. When a plague falls on the town, Saadia is convinced she is responsible, and rides alone into the mountain country to retrieve the plague serum being held for ransom by bandits. The love triangle dominates most of the rest of the film.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Albert LewinScreenplay
- Albert LewinDirector
Cast
- Cornel WildeSi Lahssen
- Mel FerrerHenrik
- Rita GamSaadia
- Michel SimonBou Rezza
- Cyril CusackKhadir
- Wanda RothaFatima
- Marcel PoncinMoha
- Anthony MarloweCaptain Sabert
- Hélène VallierZoubida
- Mahjoub Ben BrahimAhmed
- Jacques DufilhoBandit leader
- Bernard FarrelLt. Camuzac
Stills
Themes
arab