The Son of the Sheik
“"An eye for an eye-a hate for a hate-that my girl, is the law of the tribe."”
Ahmed, son of Diana and Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, falls in love with Yasmin, a dancing girl who fronts her father's gang of mountebanks. She and Ahmed meet secretly until one night when her father and the gang capture the son of the sheik, torture him, and hold him for ransom.
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| India | JustWatch TV | — |
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About The Son of the Sheik
The Son of the Sheik is a 1926 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by George Fitzmaurice. The cast is led by Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky, George Fawcett. It has a runtime of 1h 9m. In United States, it is currently streaming on JustWatch TV, Darkroom, Fawesome.
The Son of the Sheik was produced by Feature Productions and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on September 5, 1926.
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Writers
- Frances Marion, Fred De Gresac
- Release date
- September 5, 1926
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Feature Productions, United Artists
The Son of the Sheik cast & crew
The Son of the Sheik was directed by George Fitzmaurice and written by Frances Marion and Fred De Gresac.
The cast features Rudolph Valentino as Ahmed, the Sheik's Son / Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, Vilma Banky as Yasmin, André's Daughter, George Fawcett as André Romez, Montagu Love as Ghabah, Agnes Ayres as Diana - Wife of the Sheik, and Karl Dane as Ramadan.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by George Barnes.
Is The Son of the Sheik worth watching?
At 1h 9m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, The Son of the Sheik is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Son of the Sheik
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Cast of The Son of the Sheik
Rudolph Valentino
Ahmed, the Sheik's Son / Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan
Vilma Banky
Yasmin, André's Daughter
George Fawcett
André Romez
Montagu Love
Ghabah
Agnes Ayres
Diana - Wife of the Sheik
Karl Dane
Ramadan
Bull Montana
Mountebank
Bynunsky Hyman
Mountebank (as Binunsky Hyman)
Earl Gordon Bostwick
Bit Part
Erwin Connelly
The Zouve
William Donovan
S'rir
Charles Requa
Pierre - Ahmed's Friend
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The Son of the Sheik — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Son of the Sheik in United States?
The Son of the Sheik is streaming on JustWatch TV, Darkroom, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Son of the Sheik on JustWatch TV?
Yes — The Son of the Sheik is currently available on JustWatch TV in United States.
▸What language is The Son of the Sheik in?
The Son of the Sheik is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Son of the Sheik?
The Son of the Sheik runs 1 hours 9 minutes (69 minutes).
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