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      The Favorite

      R 1989 1h 44m Adventure List
      Reviews 40% 100+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Aug 13 Buy Now

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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 Post a rating

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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
      Guy Collins, Klaus Hellwig
      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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