Saladin the Victorious (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1963, Saladin the Victorious is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 186 minutes.
What it’s about. Saladin, the first sultan of Egypt and Syria, leads the Muslim military campaign against the invading Christians from Europe during the Third Crusade.
Who’s in it. Saladin the Victorious stars Ahmed Mazhar as Saladin, Nadia Lotfi as Louisa de Lusignan, Salah Zulfikar as Issa (The Swimmer) and Laila Fawzy as Virginia, Princess of Kerak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Saladin the Victorious has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saladin the Victorious page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saladin the Victorious tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saladin the Victorious (1963)?
- In US, Saladin the Victorious is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saladin the Victorious worth watching?
- Saladin the Victorious holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Saladin the Victorious?
- Saladin the Victorious stars Ahmed Mazhar, Nadia Lotfi, Salah Zulfikar, Laila Fawzy and Hamdy Ghaith.
- When was Saladin the Victorious released?
- Saladin the Victorious was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 186 minutes.