Antar the Black Prince (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1961, Antar the Black Prince is a drama, romance and history film directed by Niazi Mostafa, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the life and legend of Antarah ibn Shaddad, a 6th century poet and hero whose poetic works are considered among the greatest in the Arab language.
Who’s in it. Antar the Black Prince stars Farid Shawqy as Antar Bin Chaddad, Kouka, Aida Helal and Said Abou Bakr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Antar the Black Prince has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Antar the Black Prince page.
If you liked it. Fans of Antar the Black Prince tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Antar the Black Prince (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Antar the Black Prince change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Antar the Black Prince worth watching?
- Antar the Black Prince holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Antar the Black Prince?
- Antar the Black Prince stars Farid Shawqy, Kouka, Aida Helal, Said Abou Bakr and Nour El Demerdash.
- When was Antar the Black Prince released?
- Antar the Black Prince was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.