Movie: It Happened in Aden

Top 10 Billed Cast

André Luguet
André Luguet

Sir Richard Wilkinson, Governor of Aden

Jacques Dacqmine
Jacques Dacqmine

Major Burton

Dany Robin
Dany Robin

Albine

Robert Manuel
Robert Manuel

Zafarana

Élina Labourdette
Élina Labourdette

Simone

Edmond Ardisson
Edmond Ardisson

The boss

Jean Bretonnière
Jean Bretonnière

Prince of Khamarkar

Georges Chamarat
Georges Chamarat

The captain of the ship

Michel Etcheverry
Michel Etcheverry

Pastor Sanderman

Jacques Duby
Jacques Duby

Gremilly

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  • Overview

    During a stopover in Aden, a charming actress is kidnapped by an Arab prince.

  • Release Date

    1956-08-22

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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  • Genres

  • Languages:

    Français

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