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The Favorite

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French schoolgirl Aimée Dubucq de Rivéry (Amber O'Shea) is kidnapped and sold into sexual slavery. With her dazzling beauty, it's no surprise that this choice object of lust is purchased by none other than the sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Abdul Hamid (F. Murray Abraham). Once added to his harem, Aimée dutifully bears the sultan a son -- and little by little gains power over his political affairs. This 19th-century drama is based on a true story.
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Audience Member What an AWFUL movie!. Im a nun! Now Im a whore! Now im a mom! My baby was hanged! Im not a mom anymore! Im a mom again! Now im a queen! This shit is awful! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Very Interesting Film, It's Based On A True Story. Wish I Had The Book. Loved It. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jack Smight

Director

Amber O'Shea

Aimée Dubucq de Rivéry

F. Murray Abraham

Abdul Hamid

Maud Adams

Sineperver

James Michael Gregary

Selim

Ron Dortch

Tulip
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Synopsis French schoolgirl Aimée Dubucq de Rivéry (Amber O'Shea) is kidnapped and sold into sexual slavery. With her dazzling beauty, it's no surprise that this choice object of lust is purchased by none other than the sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Abdul Hamid (F. Murray Abraham). Once added to his harem, Aimée dutifully bears the sultan a son -- and little by little gains power over his political affairs. This 19th-century drama is based on a true story.
Director
Jack Smight
Producer
Georges-Alain Vuille
Screenwriter
Larry Yust
Production Co
Ascona Films Inc.
Rating
R
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2008
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Surround
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