Abdul the Damned
"A Screen Spectacle to Dazzle You... Thrill You...Amaze You...With It's Spellbound Splendor!"
Originally released in 1935. Abdul the Damned is a drama/history film. directed by Karl Grune.
Starring Fritz Kortner, Adrienne Ames, and Nils Asther
Synopsis
In 1908, Sultan Abdul Hamid rules the Turkish Empire, but he is faced with the threat of revolt by the Young Turk party. He allows Hilmi Pasha, the leader of the Young Turks, to return from exile and form the country's first constitutional government. With tensions still growing, chief of police Kadar Pasha assassinates Hassan Bey, the leader of the Old Turk party, and makes it look as if a Young Turk committed the crime, in order to give Abdul an excuse for arresting the Young Turk leaders. Meanwhile, Abdul becomes infatuated with a visiting Austrian singer. When she rejects his advances, she endangers both herself and her fiancé, a Turkish officer who also knows who really shot Hassan Bey.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fritz Kortner
as The Sultan, Abdul Hamid II & Kislar
Adrienne Ames
as Therese, Viennese Operetta Star
Nils Asther
as Kadar Pasha, Chief of Police
John Stuart
as Talak Pasha, Officer of Turkish Army
Esme Percy
as Ali, the Grand Eunuch
Walter Rilla
as Hassan-Bey
Charles Carson
as Gen. Hilmi-Pasha
Patric Knowles
as Omar - Hilmi's Attache
Eric Portman
as Conspirastor
Clifford Heatherley
as Court Doctor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Alliance-Capital Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abdul the Damned about?
In 1908, Sultan Abdul Hamid rules the Turkish Empire, but he is faced with the threat of revolt by the Young Turk party. He allows Hilmi Pasha, the leader of the Young Turks, to return from exile a...
Who directed Abdul the Damned?
Abdul the Damned was directed by Karl Grune.
How long is Abdul the Damned?
Abdul the Damned has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Abdul the Damned released?
Abdul the Damned was released on August 5, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Abdul the Damned?
The main cast of Abdul the Damned includes Fritz Kortner, Adrienne Ames, Nils Asther, John Stuart, Esme Percy.