The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam
Synopsis
Kamran is a 12 year old boy in the present day who discovers that his ancestor is the 11th Century Mathematician, Astronomer, Poet of Persia, Omar Khayyam. The story has been passed down in his family from one generation to another, and now it is his responsibility to keep the story alive for future generations. The film takes us from the modern day to the epic past where the relationship between Omar Khayyam, Hassan Sabbah (the original creator of the sect of Assassins) and their mutual love for a beautiful woman separate them from their eternal bond of friendship. Filmed almost entirely on location in Samarkand and Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
Top Cast
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Kamran
Bruno Lastra
Omar Khayyam
Moritz Bleibtreu
Malikshah
Rade Šerbedžija
Imam Muaffak
Vanessa Redgrave
Miss Sangorski
Christopher Simpson
Hassan Sabbah
Marie Espinosa
Darya
Diane Baker
Miss Taylor
C. Thomas Howell
Coach Fielding
Sarah Hadaway
Omar's Mother
Hanane Joumal
Shahin
Eleonalatovara Kottlab
Slave Woman
Margharita Guschina
Deneb's Guardian
Elsevar Iskhakova
Alamut Castle Woman
Layla Lauren Mashayekh
Nessa
Yasmin Paige
Little Darya
Shani Rigsbee
Court Entertainer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$226K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kayvan Mashayekh
- Screenplay & Story
- Belle Avery, Kayvan Mashayekh
- Original Score
- Elton Ahi
- Original Title
- The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $226K
- Production Studios
- Guide Company Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kayvan Mashayekh
Belle Avery, Kayvan Mashayekh
Elton Ahi
Dušan Joksimović, Matt Cantrell
Duncan Burns
Department Leadership Roster
Dušan Joksimović
Director of Photography
Matt Cantrell
Director of Photography
Elton Ahi
Original Music Composer
Duncan Burns
Editor
Belle Avery
Writer
Kayvan Mashayekh
Writer
Kayvan Mashayekh
Director
Michelle Milosh
Production Design
Jane Robinson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam about?
Kamran is a 12 year old boy in the present day who discovers that his ancestor is the 11th Century Mathematician, Astronomer, Poet of Persia, Omar Khayyam. The story has been passed down in his family from one generation to another, and now it is his responsibility to keep the story alive for future generations. The film takes us from the modern day to the epic past where the relationship between Omar Khayyam, Hassan Sabbah (the original creator of the sect of Assassins) and their mutual love for a beautiful woman separate them from their eternal bond of friendship. Filmed almost entirely on location in Samarkand and Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
Who directed The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam?
The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam was directed by Kayvan Mashayekh.
Who stars in The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam?
The principal cast of The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam includes Adam Echahly, Bruno Lastra, Moritz Bleibtreu, Rade Šerbedžija, Vanessa Redgrave.
When was The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam released and how long is it?
The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam make at the box office?
The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam grossed $226K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam was composed by Elton Ahi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam?
The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).