Struggle on the Nile

Three years before Lawrence of Arabia made him an international sensation, dashing Egyptian actor Omar Sharif starred in this wonderful masterpiece of Egyptian cinema that has been virtually unseen in the US since it's release in 1959. Sensual and atmospheric, Struggle on the Nile draws inspiration from the best European cinema of the era, while still remaining true to Egyptian cinematic traditions and locales. Directed by Atef Salem and co-starring Hind Rostom, Rushdy Abaza and Ahmad Al-Haddad. Special features: Restoration demo, advertising stills. 120 minutes, black & white, 1959, Region 1 NTSC, 4:3 Full Frame, Arabic with French and English subtitles.