Where can I watch Der Scheich (1921)?

In USA, Der Scheich is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Der Scheich worth watching?

Der Scheich holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, abenteuer and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Der Scheich?

Der Scheich stars Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, Ruth Miller, George Waggner and Frank Butler.

When was Der Scheich released?

Der Scheich was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.

FeatureDrama Abenteuer Liebesfilm

Der Scheich (1921): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1921 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1921, Der Scheich is a drama, abenteuer and liebesfilm film directed by George Melford, running about 66 minutes. “A photoplay of tempestuous love between a madcap English beauty and a bronzed Arab chief!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Scheich Ahmed (Valentino) begehrt verzweifelt die feurige britische Gesellschaftsdame Diana (Ayres), also entführt er sie und entführt sie in seinen luxuriösen Wüstenzelt-Palast. Die temperamentlose Diana schreckt vor seinen leidenschaftlichen Umarmungen zurück und sehnt sich nach ihrer Freilassung. Erst nachdem sie von Wüstenbanditen entführt wurde, merkt Diana, wie sehr sie Ahmed zu lieben gelernt hat, der ihr in letzter Minute zu Hilfe kommt.

Who’s in it. Der Scheich stars Rudolph Valentino as Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, Agnes Ayres as Lady Diana Mayo, Ruth Miller as Zilah - A Marriage Market Prospect and George Waggner as Yousaef - Tribal Chieftain (as George Waggener), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Der Scheich has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Scheich page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Scheich tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Der Scheich (1921)?: In USA, Der Scheich is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Der Scheich worth watching?: Der Scheich holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, abenteuer and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Der Scheich?: Der Scheich stars Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, Ruth Miller, George Waggner and Frank Butler.
When was Der Scheich released?: Der Scheich was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.