Oh Islam (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Oh Islam is a drama, war and history film directed by Andrew Marton, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the 14th century. Under their leader Timur, the Tartar hordes invade the Middle East and take over areas as widespread as Persia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, and Syria. A lowly woman from a harem (Lubna Aziz) rises to lead the Egyptians against the invaders.
Who’s in it. Oh Islam stars Lobna Abdel Aziz as جهاد / جلنار / Jihad, Farid Shawqi as بلطاي, Rushdy Abaza as بيبرس / Prince Baybars and Tahiya Cariocca as الملكة شجرة الدر, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Oh Islam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oh Islam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oh Islam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oh Islam (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oh Islam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oh Islam worth watching?
- Oh Islam holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oh Islam?
- Oh Islam stars Lobna Abdel Aziz, Farid Shawqi, Rushdy Abaza, Tahiya Cariocca and Mahmoud el-Meliguy.
- When was Oh Islam released?
- Oh Islam was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.