Tarak — The Jewel of the Nile Character Profile

About Tarak

Leader of the rebel Sufi tribe sworn to protect the Jewel, initially captures Ralph but later aids the heroes.

Tarak — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Tribal leadership, Desert survival, Guerrilla tactics, Archery, Strategic planning

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Paul David Magid

Appears in

The Jewel of the Nile (1985)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Tarak — Alliance Supporter — Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner)

  Tarak's tribe indirectly aids Joan by launching the rescue mission that saves her.

• Tarak — Alliance Teammate — Ralph (Danny DeVito)

  Ralph earns Tarak's respect and fights alongside his tribe against Omar's guards.

• Tarak — Conflict Enemy — Omar (Spiros Focás)

  Tarak leads a rebellion directly opposing Omar's military and political ambitions.

• Tarak — Alliance Protector — Jewel (Avner Eisenberg)

  Tarak's tribe holds a sacred oath to safeguard Jewel from exploitation.

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More characters from The Jewel of the Nile

• Jack T. Colton (Michael Douglas)
• Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner)
• Ralph (Danny DeVito)
• Omar (Spiros Focás)
• Rachid (Hamid Fillali)
• Jewel (Avner Eisenberg)
• Ticket Seller (Makoula Ahmed)
• Nubian Chief (Sadeke Colobanane)
• Missionary (Peter DePalma)
• Pirate (Mark Daly Richards)
• Nubian Wrestler (Hyacinthe N'Iaye)
• Station Master (Alaoui Hassen)