The unknown beloved (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, The unknown beloved is a romance film directed by Hassan Al Saifi, running about 120 minutes. “The unknown beloved” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Laila falls for Dr. Hussein who decides to marry her so that he could take on the responsibility for her heart surgery. Laila starts to believe that Hussein doesn't love her and that he only sees her as his patient, while Hussein thinks that Laila is in love with his friend.
Who’s in it. The unknown beloved stars Layla Mourad as Layla, Hussein Sedki, Kamal el-Shennawi and Seraj Munir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The unknown beloved 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 The unknown beloved page.
If you liked it. Fans of The unknown beloved tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The unknown beloved (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The unknown beloved change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The unknown beloved worth watching?
- The unknown beloved holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The unknown beloved?
- The unknown beloved stars Layla Mourad, Hussein Sedki, Kamal el-Shennawi, Seraj Munir and Ragaa Youssef.
- When was The unknown beloved released?
- The unknown beloved was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.