The Devil of the Desert
شيطان الصحراء
“I'LL KILL HIM WITH A KNITTED FROND!”
Synopsis
Essam, a young bedouin who discovers the cruel tyranny of his ruler after people from his tribe are unjustly murdered, decides to overthrow him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Youssef Chahine
- Screenplay & Story
- Hussein El-Mohandess, Youssef Chahine
- Original Score
- Fouad El-Zahry
- Original Title
- شيطان الصحراء
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Aflam Dr. Al Eshary
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Youssef Chahine
Hussein El-Mohandess, Youssef Chahine
Fouad El-Zahry
Alevise Orfanelli
Department Leadership Roster
Hussein El-Mohandess
Screenplay
Alevise Orfanelli
Director of Photography
Youssef Chahine
Screenplay
Fouad El-Zahry
Original Music Composer
Youssef Chahine
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil of the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Devil of the Desert about?
Essam, a young bedouin who discovers the cruel tyranny of his ruler after people from his tribe are unjustly murdered, decides to overthrow him.
Who directed The Devil of the Desert?
The Devil of the Desert was directed by Youssef Chahine.
Who stars in The Devil of the Desert?
The principal cast of The Devil of the Desert includes Omar Sharif, Mariam Fakhr Eddine, Lola Sedki, Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Reyaad ElQasabgy.
When was The Devil of the Desert released and how long is it?
The Devil of the Desert was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil of the Desert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil of the Desert was composed by Fouad El-Zahry.