The Jewel of the Nile
“They're back again...and romancing a brand new stone.”
Synopsis
Joan Wilder is thrust back into a world of murder, chases, foreign intrigue... and love. This time out she's duped by a duplicitous Arab dignitary who brings her to the Middle East, ostensibly to write a book about his life. Of course, he's up to no good, and Joan is just another pawn in his wicked game. But Jack Colton and his sidekick Ralph show up to help our intrepid heroine save the day.
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Jewel of the Nile (1985) Original Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0736]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-06
Top Cast
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Michael Douglas
Jack T. Colton
Kathleen Turner
Joan Wilder
Danny DeVito
Ralph
Spiros Focás
Omar
Avner Eisenberg
Jewel
Paul David Magid
Tarak
Howard Jay Patterson
Barak
Randall Edwin Nelson
Karak
Samuel Ross Williams
Arak
Timothy Daniel Furst
Sarak
Hamid Fillali
Rachid
Holland Taylor
Gloria
Guy Cuevas
Le Vasseur
Peter DePalma
Missionary
Mark Daly Richards
Pirate
Sadeke Colobanane
Nubian Chief
Hyacinthe N'Iaye
Nubian Wrestler
Daniel Peacock
Rock Promoter
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$96.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.87x
+$71.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Teague
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- The Jewel of the Nile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $96.8M
- Production Studios
- SLM Production Group, Stone Group Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Teague
Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner, Diane Thomas
Jack Nitzsche
Jan de Bont, Alexander Witt
Michael Ellis, Peter Boita
Michael Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Teague
Director
Mark Rosenthal
Screenplay
Michael Ellis
Editor
Lawrence Konner
Screenplay
Michael Douglas
Producer
Jan de Bont
Director of Photography
Peter Boita
Editor
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Richard Dawking
Production Design
Emma Porteous
Costume Design
Glenn Randall Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jewel of the Nile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Jewel of the Nile about?
Joan Wilder is thrust back into a world of murder, chases, foreign intrigue... and love. This time out she's duped by a duplicitous Arab dignitary who brings her to the Middle East, ostensibly to write a book about his life. Of course, he's up to no good, and Joan is just another pawn in his wicked game. But Jack Colton and his sidekick Ralph show up to help our intrepid heroine save the day.
Who directed The Jewel of the Nile?
The Jewel of the Nile was directed by Lewis Teague.
Who stars in The Jewel of the Nile?
The principal cast of The Jewel of the Nile includes Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Spiros Focás, Avner Eisenberg.
When was The Jewel of the Nile released and how long is it?
The Jewel of the Nile was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Jewel of the Nile?
The Jewel of the Nile had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $96.8M at the worldwide box office (3.87 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Jewel of the Nile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jewel of the Nile was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
Is The Jewel of the Nile based on a book or true story?
The Jewel of the Nile is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Diane Thomas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jewel of the Nile?
The Jewel of the Nile holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).