Saadia
Synopsis
Saadia is a wild, strange Arab girl whose life has been dominated by a local sorceress, a vengeful outcast in the community, who has convinced her she has the "evil eye" and brings disaster to all who love her. French doctor Henrik takes her to his clinic, for rehabilitation purposes, and falls in love with her as does his friend, Si Lahssen, the reigning prince of this small Moroccan state. When a plague falls on the town, Saadia is convinced she is responsible, and rides alone into the mountain country to retrieve the plague serum being held for ransom by bandits. The love triangle dominates most of the rest of the film.
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Top Cast
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Cornel Wilde
Si Lahssen
Mel Ferrer
Henrik
Rita Gam
Saadia
Michel Simon
Bou Rezza
Cyril Cusack
Khadir
Wanda Rotha
Fatima
Marcel Poncin
Moha
Anthony Marlowe
Captain Sabert
Hélène Vallier
Zoubida
Mahjoub Ben Brahim
Ahmed
Jacques Dufilho
Bandit leader
Bernard Farrel
Lt. Camuzac
Richard Johnson
Lt. Girard
Peter Copley
Leader Mokhazenis
Marne Maitland
Horse dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Lewin
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Lewin
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Saadia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Lewin
Albert Lewin, Francis D'Autheville
Bronislau Kaper
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Lewin
Screenplay
Albert Lewin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saadia
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What is Saadia about?
Saadia is a wild, strange Arab girl whose life has been dominated by a local sorceress, a vengeful outcast in the community, who has convinced her she has the "evil eye" and brings disaster to all who love her. French doctor Henrik takes her to his clinic, for rehabilitation purposes, and falls in love with her as does his friend, Si Lahssen, the reigning prince of this small Moroccan state. When a plague falls on the town, Saadia is convinced she is responsible, and rides alone into the mountain country to retrieve the plague serum being held for ransom by bandits. The love triangle dominates most of the rest of the film.
Who directed Saadia?
Saadia was directed by Albert Lewin.
Who stars in Saadia?
The principal cast of Saadia includes Cornel Wilde, Mel Ferrer, Rita Gam, Michel Simon, Cyril Cusack.
When was Saadia released and how long is it?
Saadia was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Saadia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saadia was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is Saadia based on a book or true story?
Saadia is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis D'Autheville".