Conqueror of the Orient

Sep 14, 1961

1h 26m

★ 7.0

Overview

Centuries ago in the Orient, the fiscal exactions on the people lead to a revolt against the usurper of the throne, and the empowerment of a new leader.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Drama

Production Companies

PEA

Tabos Film

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Cast

Nadir

Rik Battaglia

Fatima

Irène Tunc

Dinazar / Zobeida

Gianna Maria Canale

Fatima's Maid #1

Edda Ferronao

Leader of the Red Robes Tribe

Attilio Torelli

Leader of the White Robes Tribe

Riccardo Ferri

Fatima's Maid #2

Myriam Cordella

Chief of Prison Guards

Aldo Pini

Renato Montalbano

Sultan Dakar

Paul Müller

Katiscia

Tatiana Farnese

Nureddin - Nadir's Companion

Franco Balducci

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