The Blazing Sun (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1954, The Blazing Sun is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A rich 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 is in love with Ahmed, a young man from the village.
Who’s in it. The Blazing Sun stars Faten Hamama as Amal, Omar Sharif as Ahmed, Zaki Rostom as Taher Pasha and Farid Shawqy as Riad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Blazing Sun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blazing Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blazing Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blazing Sun (1954)?
- In US, The Blazing Sun is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blazing Sun worth watching?
- The Blazing Sun holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Blazing Sun?
- The Blazing Sun stars Faten Hamama, Omar Sharif, Zaki Rostom, Farid Shawqy and Abdel Warith Assir.
- When was The Blazing Sun released?
- The Blazing Sun was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.