The Barred Road (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film
Released in 1958, The Barred Road is a drama and romance film directed by Salah Abu Seif, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Faiza is raised in a family where the mother and the two sisters work in illegal acts. They try to drag her in with them but she refuses. She studies to become a school teacher and decides to move to the countryside away from them, but she finds other temptations that try to lure her in.
Who’s in it. The Barred Road stars Faten Hamamah as Fayza (teacher), Ahmad Mazhar as Mounir (writer), Shukri Sarhan as Ahmed and Zouzou Mady as Mother of Fayza, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Barred Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Barred Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Barred Road (1958)?
- In US, The Barred Road is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Barred Road?
- The Barred Road stars Faten Hamamah, Ahmad Mazhar, Shukri Sarhan, Zouzou Mady and Ferdoos Mohammed.
- When was The Barred Road released?
- The Barred Road was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.