Return My Heart (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1957, Return My Heart is a drama and romance film directed by Ezzel Dine Zulficar, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. In Egypt forties and before the 14th of July revolution in 1952, a poor family lives in a prince's palace where the father works as a gardener. The family has two children Ali and Hassan. Ali grows up liking the prince's daughter who loves him too. Now grown ups, they realize how impossible this love story is. Joining the army, Ali fights in Palestine while the brother joins the police and is part of the King's guards. Ali gets back from Palestine and joins the secret military movement that will soon rule Egypt, The Free Officers. The revolution starts and the Free Officers are now in charge, putting Ali against his brother as a guard for the king and also against his lover, the prince's daughter as the revolution will confiscate all her family's wealth.
Who’s in it. Return My Heart stars Shukri Sarhan, Mariam Fakhr Eddine, Salah Zulfiqar and Hussein Reyaad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Return My Heart 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 Return My Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return My Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return My Heart (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return My Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return My Heart worth watching?
- Return My Heart holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return My Heart?
- Return My Heart stars Shukri Sarhan, Mariam Fakhr Eddine, Salah Zulfiqar, Hussein Reyaad and Ahmad Mazhar.
- When was Return My Heart released?
- Return My Heart was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.