Death of the Sheik
Synopsis
Hollywood, the year is 1926. Rudolph Valentino, the Hollywood silent screen icon and first sex symbol, is at the height of his career, promoting his latest film “Son of The Sheik” inNew York. At the hotel room after the premiere, Valentino, abandoned by his wife and friends, suddenly collapses in a fit of sharp abdominal pain. In a hospital, he undergoes the surgery for ruptured appendix and falls into a state of coma. Wandering in the depths of his subconsciousness, he watches his own life as a film projected on the screen of an empty mysterious movie palace - a magical portal between life and eternity, between reality and illusion.
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladislav Kozlov
- Original Title
- Death of the Sheik
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladislav Kozlov
Paul Maslansky
Department Leadership Roster
Vladislav Kozlov
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of the Sheik
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death of the Sheik about?
Hollywood, the year is 1926. Rudolph Valentino, the Hollywood silent screen icon and first sex symbol, is at the height of his career, promoting his latest film “Son of The Sheik” inNew York. At the hotel room after the premiere, Valentino, abandoned by his wife and friends, suddenly collapses in a fit of sharp abdominal pain. In a hospital, he undergoes the surgery for ruptured appendix and falls into a state of coma. Wandering in the depths of his subconsciousness, he watches his own life as a film projected on the screen of an empty mysterious movie palace - a magical portal between life and eternity, between reality and illusion.
Who directed Death of the Sheik?
Death of the Sheik was directed by Vladislav Kozlov.
Who stars in Death of the Sheik?
The principal cast of Death of the Sheik includes Not specified.
When was Death of the Sheik released and how long is it?
Death of the Sheik was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 54m.