

Death of a Princess
1980-04-09 · 115 min · ★ 7.8
A journalist investigates a newspaper story of the execution of an Arab princess.
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- Directors
- Antony Thomas
- Production companies
- GBH, Associated Television, Kirk Documentary Group
- Countries
- Egypt, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Sawsan BadrPrincess
Paul FreemanChristopher Ryder
Judy ParfittElsa Gruber
Samir SabriElie Salhawi
Ismet RaafatThe Old Princess
Paul CopleySteve Jackson
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