Saladin(1963)
الناصر صلاح الدين
Saladin Synopsis
The first Sultan of Egypt and Syria leads the Muslim military campaign against the invading Christians from Europe during the Third Crusade.
Saladin (1963) is a drama, war and history film directed by Youssef Chahine, released on February 25, 1963 with a runtime of 3h. It stars Ahmed Mazhar, Nadia Lotfi, Salah Zulfikar and Laila Fawzy. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Youssef Chahine
- Writers:
- Youssef Chahine, Naguib Mahfouz, Youssef El Sebai
- Producers:
- Assia Dagher
- Cinematographer:
- Wadid Sirry
- Composer:
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Production:
- Egyptian General Corporation for Cinema, لوتس فيلم (آسيا وشركاها)
- Budget:
- $360,000
- Status:
- Released
Saladin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ahmed Mazhar
as Saladin
Nadia Lotfi
as Louisa de Lusignan
Salah Zulfikar
as Issa El Awwam
Laila Fawzy
as Virginia, Princess of Kerak
- Hamdy Ghaith
Hamdy Ghaith
as Richard the Lionheart
Laila Taher
as Queen Berengaria
Omar Al-Hariri
as King Philip of France
Hussein Reyaad
as Issa Hikari
Mahmood Al-Meleji
as Conrad, Marquis of Montferrat
Zaki Toleimat
as Duke Arthur
Tawfiq Al-Deqen
as Prince of Akka
Mohamed Hamdy
as El-Adel
Key crew
Directed by Youssef Chahine, written by Youssef Chahine, Naguib Mahfouz and Youssef El Sebai, produced by Assia Dagher.
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Saladin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 36 ratings.
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Saladin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Saladin online?
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Saladin (1963) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Saladin?
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The main cast of Saladin (1963) includes Ahmed Mazhar, Nadia Lotfi, Salah Zulfikar, Laila Fawzy and Hamdy Ghaith. The film was directed by Youssef Chahine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Saladin released?
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Saladin was released on February 25, 1963 and runs for 3h.
Is Saladin worth watching?
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Saladin (1963) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.