Struggle on the Nile (1959)

Struggle on the Nile (1959) poster

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."

Director: Atef Salem
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mohamed El Mougy
Cinematography: Clelio Cicivelli
Editing: Emile Bahri
Production: أفلام جمال الليثي
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

black and white

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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 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."
Who directed Struggle on the Nile?
Struggle on the Nile was directed by Atef Salem.
Who stars in Struggle on the Nile?
Struggle on the Nile stars Omar Sharif, Hind Rostom, Rushdy Abaza, Hassan Hamed, Hussain Ismael, Said Khalil.
How long is Struggle on the Nile?
Struggle on the Nile has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is Struggle on the Nile?
Struggle on the Nile is a Romance, Drama film.
Where was Struggle on the Nile produced?
Struggle on the Nile was produced in Egypt.