The Captain (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1997, The Captain is a notable film directed by Sayed Saaed, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. The events are taking place in 1948 in the city of Port Said after the Arab defeat in Palestine, where the outbreak of cholera epidemic and where the conflict between colonialism and the Egyptian resistance.
Who’s in it. The Captain stars Mahmoud Abdel Aziz as Mansour el Dahshouri, Wafaa Sadik, Mostafa Shaaban and Lotfy Labib, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Captain 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 The Captain page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captain (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Captain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Captain worth watching?
- The Captain holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Captain?
- The Captain stars Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Wafaa Sadik, Mostafa Shaaban, Lotfy Labib and Ahmed Tawfik.
- When was The Captain released?
- The Captain was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.