Between the Ruins (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Between the Ruins is a notable film directed by Ezz Eldin Zulficar, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. Mona falls in love with her college professor Mahmoud despite the fact that he's a married man and many years her senior. Mona is forced to marry another man and leaves Egypt. Years later, Mona returns and finds out that Mahmoud has been hit by a car and is now in a hospital. They meet again and recall their past romance.
Who’s in it. Between the Ruins stars Faten Hamama as Mona, Emad Hamdy as Mahmoud, Salah Zulfikar as Kamal and Samiha Ayoub as Amina, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Between the Ruins page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Between the Ruins (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Between the Ruins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Between the Ruins?
- Between the Ruins stars Faten Hamama, Emad Hamdy, Salah Zulfikar, Samiha Ayoub and Khayria Ahmed.
- When was Between the Ruins released?
- Between the Ruins was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.