The Infidel movie poster

The Infidel

"A Comedy Of Ethnic Proportions"

February 18, 2010 1h 45m 6.2/10 (126 votes)

Originally released in 2010. The Infidel is a comedy/drama film. directed by Josh Appignanesi.

Starring Omid Djalili, Richard Schiff, and Archie Panjabi

Synopsis

Based in a London suburb Mahmud Nasir lives with his wife, Saamiya, and two children, Rashid and Nabi. His son plans to marry Uzma, the step-daughter of Egyptian-born Arshad Al-Masri, a so-called 'Hate Cleric' from Waziristan, Pakistan. Mahmud, who is not exactly a devout Muslim, he drinks alcohol, and does not pray five times, but does agree that he will appease Arshad, without whose approval the marriage cannot take place. Shortly thereafter Mahmud, while going over his recently deceased mother's documents, will find out that he was adopted, his birth parents were Jewish, and his name is actually Solly Shimshillewitz.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date February 18, 2010 15 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (126 votes)
🌍
Language English Original language
🎬
Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • The Salt Company International
  • Slingshot Productions
  • Ombadsman

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Infidel about?

Based in a London suburb Mahmud Nasir lives with his wife, Saamiya, and two children, Rashid and Nabi. His son plans to marry Uzma, the step-daughter of Egyptian-born Arshad Al-Masri, a so-called '...

Who directed The Infidel?

The Infidel was directed by Josh Appignanesi.

How long is The Infidel?

The Infidel has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was The Infidel released?

The Infidel was released on February 18, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Infidel?

The main cast of The Infidel includes Omid Djalili, Richard Schiff, Archie Panjabi, Igal Naor, Stewart Scudamore.

Is The Infidel worth watching?

The Infidel has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 126 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.