Punishment (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, Punishment is a drama film directed by Henry Barakat, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The trio of a Wife and her lover plotting a murder for her husband. Their maid gets into Jail instead of them. This maid had a daughter that gets to be raised by her friend. The wife gets into jail shortly after she was arrested for misusing the well of her son. In Jail she meets with her maid and confess to her with her sin that led to this destiny, then she dies. After twenty years she gets out of Jail to see what has the fate introduce to her daughter and the killers daughter that share same lover.
Who’s in it. Punishment stars Faten Hamama, Zouzou Mady, Mahmoud El Meligy and Kamal Al-Shenawy.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Punishment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Punishment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Punishment (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Punishment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Punishment?
- Punishment stars Faten Hamama, Zouzou Mady, Mahmoud El Meligy and Kamal Al-Shenawy.
- When was Punishment released?
- Punishment was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.