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Death of a Princess

  • TV Movie
  • 19801980
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
257
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Death of a Princess (1980)
  • Biography
  • Drama
A journalist investigates a newspaper story of the execution of an Arab princess.A journalist investigates a newspaper story of the execution of an Arab princess.A journalist investigates a newspaper story of the execution of an Arab princess.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
257
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Antony Thomas
  • Writers
    • Antony Thomas(script)
    • David Fanning
    • Salah Jahine(dialogue: Arab)
  • Stars
    • Sawsan Badr
    • Paul Freeman
    • Judy Parfitt
Top credits
  • Director
    • Antony Thomas
  • Writers
    • Antony Thomas(script)
    • David Fanning
    • Salah Jahine(dialogue: Arab)
  • Stars
    • Sawsan Badr
    • Paul Freeman
    • Judy Parfitt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
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    • Photos8

    Sawsan Badr in Frontline (1983)
    Sawsan Badr in Frontline (1983)
    Samir Sabri in Frontline (1983)
    Sawsan Badr in Frontline (1983)
    Frontline (1983)
    Frontline (1983)
    Death of a Princess (1980)

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    Sawsan Badr
    • Princess Mashaelas Princess Mashael
    Paul Freeman
    Paul Freeman
    • Christopher Ryderas Christopher Ryder
    Judy Parfitt
    Judy Parfitt
    • Elsa Gruberas Elsa Gruber
    Samir Sabri
    • Elie Salhawias Elie Salhawi
    Ismet Raafat
    • The Old Princessas The Old Princess
    Zia Mohyeddin
    Zia Mohyeddin
    • Marwan Shaheenas Marwan Shaheen
    Nimet Naguib
    • Schoolteacheras Schoolteacher
    Paul Copley
    Paul Copley
    • Steve Jacksonas Steve Jackson
    Salah Jahine
    • Georgesas Georges
    • (as Salah Jaheen)
    Kamel
    • Selfas Self
    Violet
    • Selfas Self
    Samia
    • Selfas Self
    Nadim Sawalha
    Nadim Sawalha
    • Nabil Hadadas Nabil Hadad
    Tahani Rashed
    • Qatajias Qataji
    Nabil Al-Halafawy
    • Al Zamelas Al Zamel
    Wahid Jalal
    • Raflaas Rafla
    George Shalhoub
    • Victor Zoghbias Victor Zoghbi
    Ali Gohar
    • Dr. Khaldyas Dr. Khaldy
    • Director
      • Antony Thomas
    • Writers
      • Antony Thomas(script)
      • David Fanning
      • Salah Jahine(dialogue: Arab)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film is a dramatization of the July 1977 execution of Princess Mishaal bint Fahd bin Mohammed and her adulterous lover Khalid Mahallal.
    • Connections
      Edited into Frontline: Death of a Princess (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      YESTERDAY
      Words and Music by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
      Courtesy of Northern Songs Ltd./ATV Music

    User reviews9

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    Top review
    Great Movie
    Movie goes a long way to understanding the Mid-East frame of mind. It is still very relavant today.

    If anyone knows where I can still get a copy of this movie please e-mail me.
    helpful•5
    3
    • richard-pomaibo
    • Mar 7, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 1980 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Egypt
    • Languages
      • Arabic
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La mort d'une princesse
    • Filming locations
      • Beirut, Lebanon
    • Production companies
      • Associated Television (ATV)
      • Kirk Documentary Group
      • WGBH
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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