The Jewel of the Nile 1985
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SplatJoan Wilder is thrust back into a world of murder, chases, foreign intrigue... and love. This time out she's duped by a duplicitous Arab dignitary who brings her to the Middle East, ostensibly to write a book about his life. Of course, he's up to no good, and Joan is just another pawn in his wicked game. But Jack Colton and his sidekick Ralph show up to help our intrepid heroine save the day.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jack T. Colton
as Joan Wilder
as Ralph
as Omar
as Jewel
as Tarak
as Barak
as Karak
as Arak
as Sarak
Director:
Writer:
Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Diane Thomas
Stars:
Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Spiros Focás, Avner Eisenberg, Paul David Magid, Howard Jay Patterson, Randall Edwin Nelson, Samuel Ross Williams, Timothy Daniel Furst,
Genres:
Adventure,Action,Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
1985 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
106 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Jewel of the Nile
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
DT
Cast
as Jack T. Colton
as Joan Wilder
as Ralph
as Omar
as Jewel
as Tarak
as Barak
as Karak
as Arak
as Sarak
as Rachid
as Gloria
as Le Vasseur
as Missionary
as Pirate
as Nubian Chief
as Nubian Wrestler
as Rock Promoter
as Omar Officer
as Station Master
as Ticket Seller
as Old Man in Suq
as F-16 Pilot
as Fire Walker
as Society Matron
as Society Matron
as Omar's Elite Guard
as Omar's Elite Guard
as Omar's Elite Guard
as Omar's Elite Guard
as Omar's Elite Guard
as Omar's Elite Guard
as Extra unaccredited
as Thief
as Hitman
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