The Devil of the Desert (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1954, The Devil of the Desert is an adventure film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 85 minutes. “I'LL KILL HIM WITH A KNITTED FROND!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Essam, a young bedouin who discovers the cruel tyranny of his ruler after people from his tribe are unjustly murdered, decides to overthrow him.
Who’s in it. The Devil of the Desert stars Omar Sharif as Essam, Mariam Fakhr Eddine as Dalal, Abdel Ghani Kamar as Governor Zubaid and Lola Sedki as Shaden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Devil of the Desert has proved divisive with 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 Devil of the Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil of the Desert tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil of the Desert (1954)?
- In US, The Devil of the Desert is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil of the Desert worth watching?
- The Devil of the Desert holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil of the Desert?
- The Devil of the Desert stars Omar Sharif, Mariam Fakhr Eddine, Abdel Ghani Kamar, Lola Sedki and Tawfiq Al-Deqen.
- When was The Devil of the Desert released?
- The Devil of the Desert was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.