Angelique and the Sultan
Seen it?1968 | 105 min | Adventure, Romance, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved Cold Mountain or To Have and Have Not, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
Angélique is in a North African Muslim kingdom where she is now part of the Sultan's harem. She refuses to be bedded as her captors try to beat sense into her. She finally decides to escape with the help of two Christian prisoners.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bernard Borderie
- Michèle MercierAngelique de Peyrac
- Robert HosseinJoffrey de Peyrac "Le Rescator"
- Jean-Claude PascalOsman Ferradji
- Jacques SantiLe comte de Vateville
- Helmuth SchneiderColin Paturel
- Roger PigautPierre-Marie D'Escrainville
- Ettore ManniJason
- Erno CrisaAmbassadeur turc
- Bruno DietrichCoriano
- Pasquale MartinoSavary