Scheherazade (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1963, Scheherazade is a drama and adventure film directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Sheherazade is promised to a powerful Sultan as a gift in exchange for free passage to the Holy Land. When the Sultan's underling saves her from certain death, she falls madly in love with her hero.
Who’s in it. Scheherazade stars Anna Karina as Shéhérazade, Gérard Barray as Renaud de Villecroix, António Vilar as Haroun-al-Raschid and Giuliano Gemma as Didier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Scheherazade sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scheherazade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scheherazade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scheherazade (1963)?
- In US, Scheherazade is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scheherazade worth watching?
- Scheherazade holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Scheherazade?
- Scheherazade stars Anna Karina, Gérard Barray, António Vilar, Giuliano Gemma and Marilù Tolo.
- When was Scheherazade released?
- Scheherazade was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.