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Angelique and the Sultan (1968)

Angelique and the Sultan poster
Original title
Angélique et le Sultan
Directed by
Bernard Borderie
Genre
melodrama
Country
Tunisia, Germany, France, Italy
Runtime
1h 45m
Rated
16
Rating
6.4 of 10 from 123 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A noblewoman navigates political intrigue and danger in a historical setting. She faces challenges involving a sultan and other powerful figures.

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What happens

Angelique and the Sultan (French: Angélique et le Sultan) is a 1968 historical adventure film directed by Bernard Borderie and starring Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein and Jean-Claude Pascal. It was made as a co-production between France, Italy and West Germany. It was the last entry in the five film series based on the novels by Anne and Serge Golon. A planned sixth film Angelique the Rebel was announced but never made. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Giordani. It was shot at Cinecittà Studios in Rome. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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