Struggle on the Nile
Originally released in 1959. Struggle on the Nile is a romance/drama film. directed by Atef Salem. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Omar Sharif, Hind Rostom, and Rushdy Abaza
Synopsis
Naïve young Muhasab is asked to accompany his more dependable friend, Mujahed, on a voyage up the Nile to Cairo. Once there, they will sell their boat, the "Bride of the Nile," in order to buy a barge that will make their village elders more competitive in business and trade. But a ruthless business rival is determined to see that the men never reach Cairo. Matters become even more complicated when Nargis, a scheming carnival dancer, is discovered hiding out in the cargo hold of the "Bride of the Nile."
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (11 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
Production
Director
Top Cast
Omar Sharif
as محسّب
Hind Rostom
as نرجس(الراقصة)
Rushdy Abaza
as ريّس مجاهد
Hassan Hamed
as هشام من الأشرار
Hussain Ismael
as مغوري من الأشرار
Said Khalil
as مخيمر من الأشرار
Abdel Ghani El Nagdi
as النجدي من طاقم المركب
Ahmed Elhaddad
as الأعجم من طاقم المركب
Mohamed Kandeil
as مغنى على المركب
Tahani Rashed
as ورد خطيبة محسّب
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- أفلام جمال الليثي
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Struggle on the Nile about?
Naïve young Muhasab is asked to accompany his more dependable friend, Mujahed, on a voyage up the Nile to Cairo. Once there, they will sell their boat, the "Bride of the Nile," in order to buy a b...
Who directed Struggle on the Nile?
Struggle on the Nile was directed by Atef Salem.
How long is Struggle on the Nile?
Struggle on the Nile has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Struggle on the Nile released?
Struggle on the Nile was released on October 18, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Struggle on the Nile?
The main cast of Struggle on the Nile includes Omar Sharif, Hind Rostom, Rushdy Abaza, Hassan Hamed, Hussain Ismael.