Viva Zalata (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1976, Viva Zalata is a comedy and western film directed by Hassan Hafez.
What it’s about. A comedy western coming from Egypt. The title, "Viva Zalata", clearly reminds to "Viva Zapata!" (1952, directed by Elia Kazan). A bandit of Egyptian origins leads a gang of Mexican outlaws terrorizing a small city at the border between Mexico and the U.S..
Who’s in it. Viva Zalata stars Shwikar as Negma, Samir Ghanem as Yellow Cloud, Tawfiq El Deqen as Leader of the Triggers and Nabila El Sayed as salon owner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Viva Zalata has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viva Zalata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viva Zalata tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viva Zalata (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Viva Zalata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Viva Zalata worth watching?
- Viva Zalata holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Viva Zalata?
- Viva Zalata stars Shwikar, Samir Ghanem, Tawfiq El Deqen, Nabila El Sayed and Fouad El-Mohandes.
- When was Viva Zalata released?
- Viva Zalata was released in 1976.