The Blazing Sun
"Struggle in the Valley"
Originally released in 1954. The Blazing Sun is a drama/romance film. directed by Youssef Chahine.
Starring Faten Hamama, Omar Sharif, and Zaki Rostom
Synopsis
A wealthy landlord floods and destroys a village on purpose to prevent the people living there from making a profit off their crops. What he doesn't know is that his own daughter, Amal, is in love with Ahmed, a young man from the village.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
Production
Director
Top Cast
You Might Also Like
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- أفلام النيل (جبرائيل تلحمي)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blazing Sun about?
A wealthy landlord floods and destroys a village on purpose to prevent the people living there from making a profit off their crops. What he doesn't know is that his own daughter, Amal, is in love ...
Who directed The Blazing Sun?
The Blazing Sun was directed by Youssef Chahine.
How long is The Blazing Sun?
The Blazing Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Blazing Sun released?
The Blazing Sun was released on March 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blazing Sun?
The main cast of The Blazing Sun includes Faten Hamama, Omar Sharif, Zaki Rostom, Farid Shawqy, Abdel Warith Assir.