Life or Death (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1954, Life or Death is a thriller and drama film directed by Kamal El Sheikh, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A man suffers from a heart attack so he sends his daughter to get medicine for him. After providing the medicine for the girl, the pharmacist discovers that he has unknowingly mixed a poisonous elixir. Reporting what happened to the police, the chief officer of Cairo starts an intriguing, full-fledged campaign to save the man before he takes the lethal medicine.
Who’s in it. Life or Death stars Youssef Wahby as Capital Doctor, Madiha Yousri as Wife of Ahmed Ibrahim, Emad Hamdy as Ahmed Ibrahim and Hussein Reyaad as A pharmacist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Life or Death 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 Life or Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life or Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life or Death (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life or Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life or Death worth watching?
- Life or Death holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life or Death?
- Life or Death stars Youssef Wahby, Madiha Yousri, Emad Hamdy, Hussein Reyaad and Rushdy Abaza.
- When was Life or Death released?
- Life or Death was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.