The Somali Dervish (1985)
Centering on the revolutionary Dervish State and its influential leader, Muhammad Abdullah Hassan (the "Mad Mullah") is an epic on the grandest scale. The film follows Hassan's life from his roots as a humble mullah to a revolutionary anti-colonial leader that fought off the British Empire for more than two decades.
Director: Abdulkadir Ahmed Said, Said Salah
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 270 min
Release Date: January 1, 1985
Cast
- Osman Mahaud Omar - Muhammad Abdullah Hassan
- Yusuf Haji Adan - Haji Suudi
- Hassan Abdulle - Ismail Mire
- Mohamud Ise Omar - Abdalla Shihiri
- Peter Sorivener - Richard Corfield
- Norman Pritchard - Gibb
- Andrew Hayman - Archer
- Ali Khan - Pestalozza
- Johnson - Sir Reginald
- Mark Crocker - General Rudolf Slatin
Screenplay
Production: Wakaaladda Filimada Soomaaliyeed
Country: Somalia
Language: العربية, Somali
Budget: $2M
Original Language: so
Keywords
somalia, revolutionary
More Films by Director: Abdulkadir Ahmed Said, Said Salah
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Somali Dervish about?
- Centering on the revolutionary Dervish State and its influential leader, Muhammad Abdullah Hassan (the "Mad Mullah") is an epic on the grandest scale. The film follows Hassan's life from his roots as a humble mullah to a revolutionary anti-colonial leader that fought off the British Empire for more than two decades.
- Who directed The Somali Dervish?
- The Somali Dervish was directed by Abdulkadir Ahmed Said, Said Salah.
- Who stars in The Somali Dervish?
- The Somali Dervish stars Osman Mahaud Omar, Yusuf Haji Adan, Hassan Abdulle, Mohamud Ise Omar, Peter Sorivener, Norman Pritchard.
- How long is The Somali Dervish?
- The Somali Dervish has a runtime of 4h 30m (270 minutes).
- What genre is The Somali Dervish?
- The Somali Dervish is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Somali Dervish?
- The Somali Dervish had a budget of $2M.
- Where was The Somali Dervish produced?
- The Somali Dervish was produced in Somalia.