Abdul the Damned
A 1935 British drama set in the Ottoman Empire.
Abdul the Damned, also called Abdul Hamid, is a 1935 British drama from director Karl Grune. Starring Fritz Kortner, Nils Asther, and John Stuart, it takes place in the Ottoman Empire just before World War I, covering Sultan Abdul Hamid II’s rule and his overthrow by the Young Turks. The story follows a staged assassination, the Sultan’s obsession with an Austrian singer, and the resulting dangers.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Karl Grune
- Producer
- Max Schach
- Writer
- Robert Neumann
- Ashley Dukes
- Roger Burford
- Warren Chetham-Strode
- Emeric Pressburger
- Curt Siodmak
- Starring
- Fritz Kortner
- Nils Asther
- John Stuart
- Adrienne Ames
- Music
- Hanns Eisler
- Cinematography
- Otto Kanturek
- Editing
- A.C. Hammond; Walter Stokvis
- Studio
- Alliance-Capital Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Abdul the Damned?
Abdul the Damned stars Fritz Kortner, Nils Asther, John Stuart and Adrienne Ames.
Who composed the music for Abdul the Damned?
The music for Abdul the Damned was composed by Hanns Eisler.
Who wrote Abdul the Damned?
Abdul the Damned was written by Robert Neumann, Ashley Dukes, Roger Burford, Warren Chetham-Strode, Emeric Pressburger and others.
How long is Abdul the Damned?
Abdul the Damned has a running time of 111 minutes.
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