Top Cast
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F. Murray Abraham
Abdul Hamid
Maud Adams
Sineperver
Amber O'Shea
Aimée Dubucq de Rivéry
James Michael Gregary
Selim
Ron Dortch
Tulip
Laurent Le Doyen
Sebastiani
Jonathan Vuille
Young Mahmud
Francesco Quinn
Adult Mahmud
Glenn Scarpelli
Mustafa
Andréa Parisy
Mirishah
Edith Fields
Mother Superior
Diana Barrows
Fanny
Starr Andreeff
Harem Girl
Dale Dye
French Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Yust
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- The Favorite
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Ascona Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Smight
Larry Yust, Prince Michael of Greece
William Goldstein
Howard Wexler, Giorgio Tonti
Dennis Virkler
Georges-Alain Vuille
Department Leadership Roster
Georges-Alain Vuille
Producer
Jack Smight
Director
Larry Yust
Screenplay
Allan H. Jones
Production Design
Howard Wexler
Director of Photography
Tami Mor
Costume Design
Dennis Virkler
Editor
Giorgio Tonti
Director of Photography
Bryan Ryman
Production Design
Rina Ramon
Costume Design
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Favorite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Favorite about?
A French girl is kidnapped and sold as slave to the sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
Who directed The Favorite?
The Favorite was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in The Favorite?
The principal cast of The Favorite includes F. Murray Abraham, Maud Adams, Amber O'Shea, James Michael Gregary, Ron Dortch.
When was The Favorite released and how long is it?
The Favorite was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Favorite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Favorite was composed by William Goldstein.
Is The Favorite based on a book or true story?
The Favorite is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Prince Michael of Greece".