Storm Over the Nile (1955): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1955, Storm Over the Nile is a drama and adventure film directed by Terence Young, running about 107 minutes. “Turmoil in the great Egyptian desert !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1885, while his regiment is sent to the Sudan to battle the rebellious Dervish tribes, British Lieutenant Harry Faversham resigns his officer's commission in order to remain with his fiancée Mary Burroughs in England. His friends and fellow officers John Durrance, Peter Burroughs and Tom Willoughby brand him a coward and present him with the white feathers of cowardice. His fiancée, Mary, adds a fourth feather and breaks off their engagement. However, former Lieutenant Faversham decides to regain his honor by fighting in the Sudan incognito. Re-used a great deal of stock footage from The Four Feathers (1939), including the entire final battle sequence.

Who’s in it. Storm Over the Nile stars Laurence Harvey as John Durrance, Anthony Steel as Harry Faversham, James Robertson Justice as General Burroughs and Mary Ure as Mary Burroughs, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Storm Over the Nile has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Channel 4 Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Storm Over the Nile page.

If you liked it. Fans of Storm Over the Nile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.