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The Black Candles (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film

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Released in 1962, The Black Candles is a drama film directed by Ezzel Dine Zulficar, running about 140 minutes.

What it’s about. The film follows the story of Iman (Najat), an innocent nurse, who receives a new assignment; She is nursing a blind man named Ahmed (Saleh Selim). Eman encounters a major problem while doing her job; It is that Ahmed suffers from a psychological complex, as a result of which he hates all women, and hence Iman intends not only to nurse him, but to remove that complex. events get complicated; Since Fathi, Ahmed's brother, is harassing Iman, and he wants to get her in any way, and he plots for Iman and Ahmed, taking advantage of his brother's disability.

Who’s in it. The Black Candles stars Najaat El-sagherah as iman, Nagat ElSaghera as إيمان, Fouad El-Mohandes and صالح سليم as أحمد عاصم, among others.

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

If you liked it. Fans of The Black Candles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Black Candles (1962)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Candles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Black Candles?
The Black Candles stars Najaat El-sagherah, Nagat ElSaghera, Fouad El-Mohandes, صالح سليم and صلاح سرحان.
When was The Black Candles released?
The Black Candles was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.