The Sheik (1921)

Name: The Sheik
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Released: 1921
Duration: 66 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, Ruth Miller, George Waggner, Frank Butler

1h 6m United States of America

Adventure Drama Romance

Plot

Sheik Ahmed is captivated by the spirited British socialite Diana, prompting him to kidnap her to his opulent tent-palace in the desert. Diana, rebellious and independent, resists his ardent advances and longs for freedom. Eventually, she is granted a brief reprieve in the desert, seizing the opportunity to flee. As she navigates the vast sands, her resolve to break free from the sheik's grasp intensifies, setting the stage for a dramatic struggle between desire and autonomy.

Cast

Rudolph Valentino Agnes Ayres Ruth Miller George Waggner Frank Butler Charles Brinley Lucien Littlefield Adolphe Menjou Walter Long Sally Blane Earl Gordon Bostwick Rafael Negrete Natacha Rambova Loretta Young Polly Ann Young