 Karroom Ben Bouih (High Priest Kafu Selim) was the night watchman of  an olive orchard near the filming location. He was hired after John  Huston accidentally met him, and told to come to the set the  following day. After he fell asleep a few times during filming, it  was discovered that he had still kept his night watchman job. Huston  had to explain to him that he didnt need that job any more 