In a small (fictional) emirate of the Persian Gulf a world-weary journalist is caught up in a coup where the Emir's son, under the influence of a political renegade, attempts to depose his father - the ruling monarch. Flashbacks of the journalist's life show us how his relationships with the Emir and a beautiful young woman develop and flourish.
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John Hurt
Granville Jones
Known for
Alien
V for Vendetta
Imogen Stubbs
Lady Romy Burton
Known for
Sense and Sensibility
Erik the Viking
Robert McBain
Sandy McCulloch
Known for
Fawlty Towers
Greg Hicks
Lou Rivers
Known for
The Bible
Son of God
Abderrahim Bargache
Abdullah
Known for
Hideous Kinky
Julian Curry
Stuart-Smith
Known for
Around the World in 80 Days
Escape to Victory
David Conville
Sir Geoffrey Burton
Known for
The Curse of the Werewolf
Roshan Seth
The Emir of Hawa
Known for
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Behind Her Eyes
Naji Ahmed
Suleiman's brother
Also in
Rue le caire
Ahmed Boulane
Al-Bakr
Known for
The Spy
Calle Malaga
John Bowe
Shaun Carew
Known for
Cleopatra
The Hour
J.R.M. Chapman
The guest
Also in
Casablanca Express
Ouachtam
Richard Stroud Director · Tom Stacey Writer Jim Parker Composer
First release January 1, 1988 · Produced in United Kingdom
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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English
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English
Release dates
United Kingdom · January 1, 1988
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