Amidou

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Characters played by Amidou

Kassem / "Martinez" — Sorcerer (1977)

Palestinian demolitions expert who escapes Israeli forces after a failed operation. Travels to South America to work as a dynamite truck driver. His truck suffers a tire failure on a cliff road, causing an explosion that kills him and Victor.

Sufi Sheikh — Hideous Kinky (1999)

The Sufi Sheikh is the revered spiritual master associated with the school in Algiers where Julia is encouraged to study. Through Eva's recommendation, he represents a possible guide for Julia's search for spiritual transformation and forms part of the story's exploration of the annihilation of the ego.

Bill — The Crook (1970)

Bill is in contact with Simon and is connected to the money Simon has passed along. Simon warns him not to use one of the banknotes, explaining that spending it too soon could expose them. The summary establishes Bill as Simon's associate, but gives no further details about his actions.

Francis, le porte-flingue d'Albert Roza — Sorrel Flower (1967)

Francis is Albert Roza's henchman. During an outing, he approaches Catherine to find out where Pierrot is hiding, but she insists she knows nothing and rejects his pressure. His pursuit connects the danger at the farmhouse to Roza's people and helps make clear that they are closing in.

Kirkbane — Rosebud (1975)

Kirkbane watches over the kidnapped young women while they are held in harsh conditions, drugged and isolated. His role places him in direct control of the captives during their imprisonment, where Sabine tries to sustain their hope and the women are eventually compelled to record another statement.

Le motard au radar — There Were Days... and Moons (1990)

An incredulous policeman, highlighting the bureaucratic and institutional responses to the town's underlying chaos.

Abdul — Man in the Trunk (1973)

A lieutenant who unexpectedly joins the nighttime sea escape because of his feelings for Françoise’s family. He rows away from the ship with the group and the heavy trunk.

Career Overview

Amidou has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Aïcha with 4 titles. Signature works include Sorcerer, Aïcha, Heaven's Doors. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
54
Birth Date
1935-08-02
Birth Place
Rabat, French Morocco

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3126442), public domain (CC0).