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The Champion (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film

The Champion poster

Released in 1997, The Champion is a notable film directed by Magdy Ahmed Aly.

What it’s about. On the eve of the 1919 revolution in Egypt, the friendship between Houda al-Najjar, who likes boxing, Petro, who likes to sing, and the good worker of the printing press, believes in revolution. Fatima, the sister of Houda, is in love with Hussain, and they marry. The revolution takes place, and Houda dreams of shaking hands with its leader, Saad Zaghloul, and dreams of participating in the 1924 Olympics as a boxer. Hasan is imprisoned for his involvement in resisting the British occupation, and Huda is married to a neighbor of Hanifa. Hassan was killed by the Israeli occupation forces and Houda was able to participate in the Olympics

Who’s in it. The Champion stars Mostafa Qmar, Magda El-Khatib, Mohamed Henedi and Hassan Hosny, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Champion page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Champion (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Champion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Champion?
The Champion stars Mostafa Qmar, Magda El-Khatib, Mohamed Henedi, Hassan Hosny and Abeer Sabry.
When was The Champion released?
The Champion was released in 1997.