Princess of the Nile
“Shalimar, THE FLAME THAT IGNITED EGYPT!”
Synopsis
Shalimar, an Egyptian princess, striving to rid her country of its Bedouin conquerors, forms an alliance with Prince Haidi, son of the Caliph of Bagdad. She practices her intrigues both at the court and, disguised as a dancing girl, in the market place.
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Debra Paget
Princess Shalimar / Taura the dancer
Jeffrey Hunter
Prince Haidi
Michael Rennie
Rama Khan
Dona Drake
Mirva
Michael Ansara
Capt. Kral
Edgar Barrier
Shaman
Wally Cassell
Goghi
Jack Elam
Basra
Lisa Daniels
Handmaiden
Phyllis Winger
Handmaiden
Merry Anders
Handmaiden
Honey Harlow
Handmaiden (as Honey Harlow)
Suzanne Alexander
Handmaiden
Genice Grayson
Handmaiden
Jeanne Vaughn
Handmaiden
Kitty London
Handmaiden
Bobette Bentley
Handmaiden
Billy Curtis
Tut (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harmon Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Drayson Adams
- Original Title
- Princess of the Nile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Panoramic Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harmon Jones
Gerald Drayson Adams
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
George A. Gittens
Robert L. Jacks
Department Leadership Roster
Harmon Jones
Director
Gerald Drayson Adams
Writer
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Director of Photography
George A. Gittens
Editor
Robert L. Jacks
Producer
Travilla
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Princess of the Nile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Princess of the Nile about?
Shalimar, an Egyptian princess, striving to rid her country of its Bedouin conquerors, forms an alliance with Prince Haidi, son of the Caliph of Bagdad. She practices her intrigues both at the court and, disguised as a dancing girl, in the market place.
Who directed Princess of the Nile?
Princess of the Nile was directed by Harmon Jones.
Who stars in Princess of the Nile?
The principal cast of Princess of the Nile includes Debra Paget, Jeffrey Hunter, Michael Rennie, Dona Drake, Michael Ansara.
When was Princess of the Nile released and how long is it?
Princess of the Nile was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Princess of the Nile?
Princess of the Nile holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).