Angelique and the Sultan (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, Angelique and the Sultan is an adventure, romance and history film directed by Bernard Borderie, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. This film finds Angélique in a North African Muslim kingdom where she is now part of the Sultan's harem. The first part of the film consist of her angrily refusing to be bedded as well as their trying to literally beat some sense into her. It all seems to go on too long and I was surprised that the Sultan simply didn't have her killed. Late in the film, she finally decides to escape with the help of two Christian prisoners.
Who’s in it. Angelique and the Sultan stars Michèle Mercier as Angelique de Peyrac, Robert Hossein as Joffrey de Peyrac "Le Rescator", Jean-Claude Pascal as Osman Ferradji and Jacques Santi as Le comte de Vateville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Angelique and the Sultan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angelique and the Sultan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angelique and the Sultan tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angelique and the Sultan (1968)?
- In CA, Angelique and the Sultan is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angelique and the Sultan worth watching?
- Angelique and the Sultan holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Angelique and the Sultan?
- Angelique and the Sultan stars Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein, Jean-Claude Pascal, Jacques Santi and Helmuth Schneider.
- When was Angelique and the Sultan released?
- Angelique and the Sultan was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.