Angelique and the Sultan

"Not even the heat of the sultan's harem can melt the bonds of true love"

1968 1h 45m FR

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★6.4TMDB · 125★6.3IMDB · 1,649

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Synopsis

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Angélique is in a North African Muslim kingdom where she is now part of the Sultan's harem. She refuses to be bedded as her captors try to beat sense into her. She finally decides to escape with the help of two Christian prisoners.

“Not even the heat of the sultan's harem can melt the bonds of true love”

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Cast

Michèle Mercier
Angelique de Peyrac
Robert Hossein
Joffrey de Peyrac "Le Rescator"
Jean-Claude Pascal
Osman Ferradji
Jacques Santi
Le comte de Vateville
Helmuth Schneider
Colin Paturel
Roger Pigaut
Pierre-Marie D'Escrainville
Ettore Manni
Jason
Erno Crisa
Ambassadeur turc

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bernard Borderie
Writers: Bernard Borderie, Francis Cosne
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy, Germany

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Italy, Germany.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Angelique Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michel Magne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Michèle Mercier and Robert Hossein and Jean-Claude Pascal carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Not even the heat of the sultan's harem can melt the bonds of true love".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0061357 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Bernard Borderie directs. Michel Magne scores. Produced in France, Italy, Germany. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

158 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 3 countries: France, Italy, Germany.
3Part of the "Angelique Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Original score by Michel Magne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Michèle Mercier and Robert Hossein and Jean-Claude Pascal carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Not even the heat of the sultan's harem can melt the bonds of true love".
7IMDB entry: tt0061357 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.