Struggle on the Nile (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1959, Struggle on the Nile is a drama and romance film directed by Atef Salem, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Struggle on the Nile stars Omar Sharif as Muhassab, Hind Rostom as Nargis, Rushdy Abaza as Mgahed and Tawfiq Ismail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Struggle on the Nile 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 Struggle on the Nile page.
If you liked it. Fans of Struggle on the Nile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Struggle on the Nile (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Struggle on the Nile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Struggle on the Nile worth watching?
- Struggle on the Nile holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Struggle on the Nile?
- Struggle on the Nile stars Omar Sharif, Hind Rostom, Rushdy Abaza, Tawfiq Ismail and Ahmed Elhaddad.
- When was Struggle on the Nile released?
- Struggle on the Nile was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.