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Angélique et le Sultan
Not even the heat of the sultan's harem can melt the bonds of true love
Movie · 6.4 / 10 · 123 ratings · 13 Mar 1968 · French · 1h 45m · Released
Angélique is in a North African Muslim kingdom where she is now part of the Sultan's harem. She refuses to be bedded as her captors try to beat sense into her. She finally decides to escape with the help of two Christian prisoners.
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