An Israeli man, raised by a wealthy and powerful Arab, comes into conflict with his heritage when he is entrusted with managing his country's oil fortunes and must deal with a fanatical terrorist group led by his daughter.
Acting
Christopher Lee's eyebrow work is Shakespearean.
Costume
Desert chic meets disco fever.
Production
They spent HOW much on this miniseries?
Director
Ken Annakin
Franco Nero
Baydr Al Fay
Anne Archer
Jordana Mason
Olivia Hussey
Leila
Ian McShane
Rashid
Christopher Lee
Samir Al Fay
Michael Constantine
Yashir
James Franciscus
Dick Carriage
Armand Assante
Ahmed
Stuart Whitman
Terry Sullivan
Eli Wallach
Ben Ezra
Judith O'Dea
Annie
Carol Bagdasarian
Maryam
Jeff Corey
Prince Feiyad
Marjorie Lord
Mrs. Mason
Ferdy Mayne
Jabir
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ken Annakin also directed 'Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines' — this shares zero of that film's charm.
Based on a Harold Robbins potboiler; the novel was banned in several Arab countries for its portrayal of regional politics as wealthy people's bedroom drama.
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