The Devils Play Football (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, The Devils Play Football is a comedy and romance film directed by Mahmoud Farid, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The events revolve around the athletic young man Kamal who loves Sanaa and wants to marry her, but her father refuses because he roots for Kamal's rival team. He tries to marry her to Rafik, who secretly works in smuggling. Kamal tries to reveal his truth to marry Sanaa.
Who’s in it. The Devils Play Football stars Shams El-Barudy as سناء, شمس البارودي as سناء, Adel Emam as Okasha and Nabila El Sayed as Aisha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Devils Play Football has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devils Play Football page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devils Play Football tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devils Play Football (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Devils Play Football change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Devils Play Football worth watching?
- The Devils Play Football holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Devils Play Football?
- The Devils Play Football stars Shams El-Barudy, شمس البارودي, Adel Emam, Nabila El Sayed and Hassan Youssef.
- When was The Devils Play Football released?
- The Devils Play Football was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.