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The Singing Sheikh (1991)

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1991 · 10 min · Music

The Singing Sheikh (1991) is a music film with a runtime of 10 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.1 from 13 votes, alongside a TMDB score of 10.0. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how The Singing Sheikh scores across every source.

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Overview

Sheikh Imam Mohammad Ahmad Eissa, born 1918, is famous throughout the Arab world for his folk songs indicting the ruling classes. Considered the voice of the oppressed, he is banned from state television and radio, and has been imprisoned numerous times, including in 1974 for the occasion of President Nixon’s visit. With scenes of Egyptian street life set to his often caustic musical criticisms of his native Egypt’s upper classes, the Sheikh’s message is that “If a beautiful thing is suppressed today, it will rise tomorrow.”

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Is The Singing Sheikh (1991) worth watching?

The Singing Sheikh holds an IMDb rating of 8.1 from 13 votes, so it's very well reviewed. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

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The Singing Sheikh (1991) has an IMDb rating of 8.1 based on 13 votes.

How long is The Singing Sheikh?

The Singing Sheikh runs for 10 minutes (10m).

When was The Singing Sheikh released?

The Singing Sheikh was released in 1991.

What genre is The Singing Sheikh?

The Singing Sheikh is a music film.