The Ring Seller (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1965, The Ring Seller is a drama and music film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. In a peaceful village, the mayor, seeing that the population is bored with tranquility, invents the mystical figure of Rajeh, and tells stories to villagers about the exploits of Rajeh, who kills and maims and steals. One day the mayor (Nasri Shamseddine) tells the villagers that Rajeh is heading to the village itself and they better be careful. Two smart men notice that the mayor was lying and that it is all his imagination. So they go on making good on the fictitious person and steal money and assault the mayor in the dark saying that they were Rajeh. Eventually, an old man with the name of Rajeh arrives in the village, amid public fears. Then it became obvious that Rajeh was merely a seller of rings for weddings and he wanted to marry his son to Fairuz the nephew of the mayor. The two bad guys willingly go to jail for making use of the mayor's joke.
Who’s in it. The Ring Seller stars Fairuz as Rima, Nasri Shamseddine as El Moukhtar, Joseph Azar as Rajeh and Phelemone Wehbe as Sabeh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Ring Seller 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 Ring Seller page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ring Seller tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ring Seller (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ring Seller change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ring Seller worth watching?
- The Ring Seller holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ring Seller?
- The Ring Seller stars Fairuz, Nasri Shamseddine, Joseph Azar, Phelemone Wehbe and Joseph Nassif.
- When was The Ring Seller released?
- The Ring Seller was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.