Saadia
Originally released in 1953. Saadia is a adventure film. directed by Albert Lewin. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cornel Wilde, Mel Ferrer, and Rita Gam
Synopsis
Saadia is a wild, strange Arab girl whose life has been dominated by a local sorceress, a vengeful outcast in the community, who has convinced her she has the "evil eye" and brings disaster to all who love her. French doctor Henrik takes her to his clinic, for rehabilitation purposes, and falls in love with her as does his friend, Si Lahssen, the reigning prince of this small Moroccan state. When a plague falls on the town, Saadia is convinced she is responsible, and rides alone into the mountain country to retrieve the plague serum being held for ransom by bandits. The love triangle dominates most of the rest of the film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saadia about?
Saadia is a wild, strange Arab girl whose life has been dominated by a local sorceress, a vengeful outcast in the community, who has convinced her she has the "evil eye" and brings disaster to all ...
Who directed Saadia?
Saadia was directed by Albert Lewin.
How long is Saadia?
Saadia has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Saadia released?
Saadia was released on December 1, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Saadia?
The main cast of Saadia includes Cornel Wilde, Mel Ferrer, Rita Gam, Michel Simon, Cyril Cusack.