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8.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb20211h 35mChina, Egypt, Thailand, United States of America

The King of North Sudan

Synopsis

Danny Abel’s documentary tells the incredible, all-American story of Jeremiah Heaton and his geographical conquest. It all starts in 2014, when Heaton lays claim to 500,000 acres of desert land between Egypt and Sudan; his initial aim is to establish a kingdom so that his daughter can be made a princess. What follows is media attention, a movie deal with Disney, and a shift in motivation: Heaton decides to create a bonafide nation, with industry, a military, and more.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Danny Abel
Screenplay & Story
Danny Abel, Brett Blake
Original Score
Collin Hegna
Original Title
The King of North Sudan
Country of Origin
China, Egypt, Thailand, United States of America
Spoken Languages
French, Thai, Mandarin, English, Arabic
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
Rough House Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Danny Abel

Screenplay & Story

Danny Abel, Brett Blake

Original Score & Music

Collin Hegna

Director of Photography

Ben McIntire

Film Editing

Danny Abel

Producers

Brandon James, Danny McBride, Greg Stewart, Adam Bhala Lough, David Gordon Green

Department Leadership Roster

Ben McIntire

Director of Photography

Danny Abel

Editor

Danny Abel

Writer

Danny Abel

Director

Brett Blake

Writer

Brett Blake

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The King of North Sudan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The King of North Sudan

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The King of North Sudan about?

Danny Abel’s documentary tells the incredible, all-American story of Jeremiah Heaton and his geographical conquest. It all starts in 2014, when Heaton lays claim to 500,000 acres of desert land between Egypt and Sudan; his initial aim is to establish a kingdom so that his daughter can be made a princess. What follows is media attention, a movie deal with Disney, and a shift in motivation: Heaton decides to create a bonafide nation, with industry, a military, and more.

Who directed The King of North Sudan?

The King of North Sudan was directed by Danny Abel.

Who stars in The King of North Sudan?

The principal cast of The King of North Sudan includes Jeremiah Heaton, Joseph Said.

When was The King of North Sudan released and how long is it?

The King of North Sudan was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for The King of North Sudan?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The King of North Sudan was composed by Collin Hegna.