The Sheik

Year: 1921

Runtime: 66 mins

Director: George Melford

AdventureDramaRomanceIntense violence and sexual transgressionErotic relationships and desire

A dramatic romance unfolds when charismatic Sheik Ahmed becomes obsessed with spirited British socialite Diana. He kidnaps her, taking her to his opulent desert tent palace, where her independent nature chafes against his intense devotion. Though she initially resists, she seizes a chance, fleeing into the dunes and braving the harsh sands to regain her freedom.

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