Beggars and Noblemen (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1991, Beggars and Noblemen is a notable film directed by Asmaa El Bakry, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The setting is Cairo in June of 1945, during the last days of the Second World War. Gohar, a former university professor, encounters a young prostitute in an empty brothel and kills her in a moment of insanity. Assigned to the murder case, police inspector Nour El-Din stays on Gohar's trail hoping for a confrontation and confession of the crime. In this remarkable adaptation of the novel by Albert Cossery, both the detective and the criminal are faces with startling realizations as one closes in on the other.
Who’s in it. Beggars and Noblemen stars Salah El-Saadany, Abdelaziz Makhyoun, Mahmoud El Gendy and Mohamed Henedi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Beggars and Noblemen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beggars and Noblemen page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beggars and Noblemen (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beggars and Noblemen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beggars and Noblemen worth watching?
- Beggars and Noblemen holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beggars and Noblemen?
- Beggars and Noblemen stars Salah El-Saadany, Abdelaziz Makhyoun, Mahmoud El Gendy, Mohamed Henedi and Ahmed Adam.
- When was Beggars and Noblemen released?
- Beggars and Noblemen was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.