The Empress (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film
Released in 1999, The Empress is a drama film directed by Ali Abdel-Khalek, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Zanouba is a poor maid, who is deceived by Ahmed, the son of her employer, after believing that he loves her. She returns broken to her neighborhood and decides to end her poverty with her brothers Salem and Zinhom, by trafficking drugs. Ahmed becomes a police officer in charge of fighting the drug trade
Who’s in it. The Empress stars Nadia El Gendy as Zanouba, Ahmad Bedir as Salem, Mohamed Reyad as Zeinhom and Gamal Abdel Nasser as Ahmed Fouad, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Empress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Empress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Empress (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Empress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Empress?
- The Empress stars Nadia El Gendy, Ahmad Bedir, Mohamed Reyad, Gamal Abdel Nasser and Sami Sarhan.
- When was The Empress released?
- The Empress was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.