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Death of a Princess

1980-04-09 · 115 min · ★ 7.8

Drama · Mystery · Documentary

A journalist investigates a newspaper story of the execution of an Arab princess.

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Directors
Antony Thomas
Production companies
GBH, Associated Television, Kirk Documentary Group
Countries
Egypt, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sawsan BadrSawsan BadrPrincess
Paul FreemanPaul FreemanChristopher Ryder
Judy ParfittJudy ParfittElsa Gruber
Samir SabriSamir SabriElie Salhawi
Ismet RaafatIsmet RaafatThe Old Princess
Geoffrey CollinsBritish Diplomat
Paul CopleyPaul CopleySteve Jackson
Mohammad TawfiqMohammad Tawfiq

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