The Somali Dervish
Jan 01, 1985 · 4h 30m
Director
Abdulkadir Ahmed Said, Said SalahOverview
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.
Cast of The Somali Dervish
Osman Mahaud OmarMuhammad Abdullah Hassan- Yusuf Haji AdanHaji Suudi
- Hassan AbdulleIsmail Mire
- Mohamud Ise OmarAbdalla Shihiri
- Peter SorivenerRichard Corfield
- Norman PritchardGibb
- Andrew HaymanArcher
- Ali KhanPestalozza
- JohnsonSir Reginald
- Mark CrockerGeneral Rudolf Slatin
- Robert KoeppCommissioner Cordeaux
- Russ MillesonGeneral Manning
- Peter HeshamColonel Swayne
- Gary BivingsColonel Plunkett
Crew of The Somali Dervish
About The Somali Dervish
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.
When was The Somali Dervish released?
The Somali Dervish was released on January 1, 1985.
How long is The Somali Dervish?
The Somali Dervish runs 4 hours 30 minutes (270 minutes).
Who directed The Somali Dervish?
The Somali Dervish was directed by Abdulkadir Ahmed Said and Said Salah.
Who is in the cast of The Somali Dervish?
The cast of The Somali Dervish includes Osman Mahaud Omar (Muhammad Abdullah Hassan), Yusuf Haji Adan (Haji Suudi), Hassan Abdulle (Ismail Mire), Mohamud Ise Omar (Abdalla Shihiri) and Peter Sorivener (Richard Corfield).