Waraa Al Shams (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Waraa Al Shams is a drama film directed by Mohammad Radi, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. "Behind the Sun" clearly identifies the time identity of his film. It follows the horrific military defeat of June 1967, when a senior military commander insists on an investigation into the real causes of the defeat, leading to his assassination by the commander of the military prison , When the rebel military commander refuses to ignore his insistence on requesting this investigation, during the special visit by "Jaafari" commander of the military prison in order to convince him to do so, "Jaafari" can not escape from his assassination by firing bullets,
Who’s in it. Waraa Al Shams stars Nadia Lotfi, Rushdy Abaza, Shoukry Sarhan and Salah Mansour, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waraa Al Shams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waraa Al Shams tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waraa Al Shams (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waraa Al Shams change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Waraa Al Shams?
- Waraa Al Shams stars Nadia Lotfi, Rushdy Abaza, Shoukry Sarhan, Salah Mansour and Mahmoud El Meligy.
- When was Waraa Al Shams released?
- Waraa Al Shams was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.