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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Cerchio
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittoriano Petrilli, Arrigo Montanari, Remigio Del Grosso, Luigi Capuano
- Original Score
- Francesco De Masi
- Original Title
- Lo sceicco rosso
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Explorer Film '58
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Cerchio
Vittoriano Petrilli, Arrigo Montanari, Remigio Del Grosso, Luigi Capuano, Gino De Santis
Francesco De Masi
Elio Polacchi
Gino Talamo
Bruno Turchetto
Department Leadership Roster
Vittoriano Petrilli
Screenplay
Bruno Turchetto
Producer
Arrigo Montanari
Screenplay
Remigio Del Grosso
Screenplay
Antonio Visone
Production Design
Elio Polacchi
Director of Photography
Giancarlo Bartolini Salimbeni
Costume Design
Gino Talamo
Editor
Francesco De Masi
Original Music Composer
Fernando Cerchio
Director
Luigi Capuano
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Sheik
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Red Sheik about?
For decades Sultan Hassan has been suppressing the desert tribes with violence and terror. In an oasis, the tribal prince Ajbar has been hiding with his own from Hassan's soldiers.
Who directed The Red Sheik?
The Red Sheik was directed by Fernando Cerchio.
Who stars in The Red Sheik?
The principal cast of The Red Sheik includes Channing Pollock, Luciana Gilli, Mel Welles, Rosalba Neri, Ettore Manni.
When was The Red Sheik released and how long is it?
The Red Sheik was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Sheik?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Sheik was composed by Francesco De Masi.