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The Balad of Mamelouk

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Mamluk is an unassuming, handsome young peasant who happens to have come along just in time to save the king from a fatal trap, and as a reward, the king offers him the amount of land he can mark off by walking around in one day but he must return to the starting point before sunset.

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Based On Myths, Legends Or Folklore

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What is The Balad of Mamelouk (1982) about?

Mamluk is an unassuming, handsome young peasant who happens to have come along just in time to save the king from a fatal trap, and as a reward, the king offers him the amount of land he can mark off by walking around in one day but he must return to the starting point before sunset.

Who stars in The Balad of Mamelouk?

The Balad of Mamelouk stars Yorgo Voyagis (Mamluk), Bekim Fehmiu (Ruler), Irene Papas (Mamluk's Mother), Jozef Kroner (Sidi Ali), Juraj Kukura (Landowner). The film was directed by Abdelhafidh Bouassida.

How long is The Balad of Mamelouk?

The Balad of Mamelouk has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982.

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