
In a small (fictional) emirate of the Persian Gulf a world-weary journalist is caught up in a coup where the Emir's son, under the influence of a political renegade, attempts to depose his father - the ruling monarch. Flashbacks of the journalist's life show us how his relationships with the Emir and a beautiful young woman develop and flourish.

Granville Jones

Lady Romy Burton
Sandy McCulloch

Lou Rivers
Abdullah
Stuart-Smith
Sir Geoffrey Burton

The Emir of Hawa
Suleiman's brother

Al-Bakr

Shaun Carew
The guest

Monty
Winchman
Hatim (adult)
Major
Hatim's Aide
Suleiman

Telex Operator

Nasir
Ismail

Williams