An Israeli man, raised by a wealthy and powerful Arab, comes into conflict with his heritage when he is entrusted with managing his country's oil fortunes and must deal with a fanatical terrorist group led by his daughter.
Franco Nero Anne Archer Olivia Hussey Ian McShane Christopher Lee Michael Constantine James Franciscus Armand Assante Stuart Whitman Eli Wallach Judith O'Dea Carol Bagdasarian Jeff Corey Marjorie Lord Ferdy Mayne Michael Pataki Murray Salem Edward Ansara Dimitra Arliss Peter Brandon Leon Charles Renato Cibelli Edith Diaz Patricia Donahue Antonia Ellis Ina Gould Magda Harout Tina Johnson Ben Kahlon Zitto Kazann Stacy Keach, Sr. Martine Kelly Ali Kiani Manuel Kichian Gloria Manos Macon McCalman Mark McIntire Mustapha Bourth Ouchama Alain Patrick Meeno Peluce Desiree Richards Jane Marla Robbins Leo Rossi Natasha Ryan Clement von Franckenstein Naomi Stevens Roger Til Dick Wilson Marc Phillips
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