The Princess & the Marine
Synopsis
Based on a true story, American Marine Jason Johnson is sent on assignment to the Emirate of Bahrain. While there, he meets and falls in love with a spirited, lovely young woman, Meriam, without realizing she is really a member of the Bahraini Royal Family. Meriam, who does not wish to consent to an arranged marriage, knows her love affair with Jason is dangerous, as he is a Mormon Christian and she a Muslim. Her parents would never consent to their match, and so Meriam and Jason race against time to escape Bahrain and make it to the United States, where they can marry. If Meriam is sent back, however, her life may be in jeopardy.
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Jason Johnson
Marisol Nichols
Meriam Al-Khalifa
Keith D. Robinson
Trucker
Pat Skipper
Mr. Kennedy
Dave Power
Smitty
Luck Hari
Meriam's Mother
Sheetal Sheth
Layla
Atossa Leoni
Zayn
Barbara Stock
Susan
Michael Milhoan
Lennie Loftin
Madison Mason
Navi Rawat
Sabika
Sayed Badreya
Chauffeur
Anthony Azizi
Lt. Ibrahim Bin Talaal
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Robe
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronni Kern
- Original Score
- Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- The Princess & the Marine
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Robe
Ronni Kern
Laura Karpman
Sabrina Plisco
Tom Colbert, Preston Fischer, Mary Aloe, Stephanie Germain
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Robe
Director
Ronni Kern
Writer
Preston Fischer
Producer
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Helen P. Butler
Costume Design
Curtis A. Schnell
Production Design
Sabrina Plisco
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Princess & the Marine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Princess & the Marine about?
Based on a true story, American Marine Jason Johnson is sent on assignment to the Emirate of Bahrain. While there, he meets and falls in love with a spirited, lovely young woman, Meriam, without realizing she is really a member of the Bahraini Royal Family. Meriam, who does not wish to consent to an arranged marriage, knows her love affair with Jason is dangerous, as he is a Mormon Christian and she a Muslim. Her parents would never consent to their match, and so Meriam and Jason race against time to escape Bahrain and make it to the United States, where they can marry. If Meriam is sent back, however, her life may be in jeopardy.
Who directed The Princess & the Marine?
The Princess & the Marine was directed by Mike Robe.
Who stars in The Princess & the Marine?
The principal cast of The Princess & the Marine includes Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Marisol Nichols, Keith D. Robinson, Pat Skipper, Dave Power.
When was The Princess & the Marine released and how long is it?
The Princess & the Marine was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Princess & the Marine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Princess & the Marine was composed by Laura Karpman.