Al Ghoul (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1983, Al Ghoul is a drama and crime film directed by Samir Seif, running about 126 minutes. “The Ghoul” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Adel is a journalist for a major newspaper, divorced and single, he was married before and has a daughter. One night, in the bar he always visits, he meets Nash'at al Kashef, the son of a the famous businessman Fahmy Al Kashef. Nash'at kills the bartender and he injures the belly dancer Nadia when she refuses to go back to his house with him. Adel calls the police, but Fahmy uses his power to get the accusation off his son. Adel succeeds in reaching Nadia, the only witness, and makes her confess what she saw to the police, who catch Nash'at and send him to court. Adel falls in love with Mosheera, daughter of Fahmy Al Kashef. The court finds Nash'at not guilty, so Adel decides to set justice to the case by his own hands.
Who’s in it. Al Ghoul stars Adel Emam, Farid Shawqi, Salah El-Saadany and Fouad Khalil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Al Ghoul 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 Al Ghoul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Al Ghoul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Al Ghoul (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Al Ghoul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Al Ghoul worth watching?
- Al Ghoul holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Al Ghoul?
- Al Ghoul stars Adel Emam, Farid Shawqi, Salah El-Saadany, Fouad Khalil and Hatem Zu El-fakar.
- When was Al Ghoul released?
- Al Ghoul was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.