The Sultan and the Saint(2016)
Peace Requires Risk
The Sultan and the Saint Synopsis
Two men of faith, one a traveling Christian preacher, the other the ruler of a Muslim Empire, bucked a century of war, distrust, and insidious propaganda in a search for mutual respect and common ground. It is the story of Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt, and their meeting on a bloody battlefield during the period of Christian- Muslim conflict known as the Crusades.
The Sultan and the Saint (2016) is a documentary film directed by Alexander Kronemer, released on November 12, 2016 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Zack Beyer, Jeremy Irons, Alexander McPherson and Eric Kramer. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexander Kronemer
- Producers:
- Jeremy Morrison
- Cinematographer:
- Nick Gardner
- Status:
- Released
The Sultan and the Saint Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zack Beyer
as Sultan Al-Kamil
Jeremy Irons
as Narrator
Alexander McPherson
as St. Francis of Assisi
- Eric Kramer
Eric Kramer
as Cardinal Pelagius
- Samuel Muriithi
Samuel Muriithi
as General
Richard El Khazen
as Lieutenant
Elliott Bales
as Pope Urban II
- Tony Barber
Tony Barber
as Peasant Crusader
- Sean M. Brown
Sean M. Brown
as Crusader General
- Alejandro Chamorro
Alejandro Chamorro
as Muslim
- Patrick Boyer
Patrick Boyer
as German Soldier
Key crew
Directed by Alexander Kronemer, produced by Jeremy Morrison.
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The Sultan and the Saint Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Sultan and the Saint – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sultan and the Saint online?
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The Sultan and the Saint (2016) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sultan and the Saint?
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The main cast of The Sultan and the Saint (2016) includes Zack Beyer, Jeremy Irons, Alexander McPherson, Eric Kramer and Samuel Muriithi. The film was directed by Alexander Kronemer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sultan and the Saint released?
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The Sultan and the Saint was released on November 12, 2016 and runs for 58m.
Is The Sultan and the Saint worth watching?
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The Sultan and the Saint (2016) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.