Petra (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1977, Petra is a notable film, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The King of Petra goes to fight the Romans and leaves his wife, Queen Shakila, to assume the duties of government in his absence, and his only daughter, Petra, who is seven years old. Two Roman soldiers, Patricius and Laius, arrive with the rest of the caravans and claim that they want to keep their treasures in the vault, after which they kidnap the little princess and keep her hostage.
Who’s in it. Petra stars Fairuz as الملكة شاكيلا, Nasri Shamseddine as الوزير ريبال, هدى حداد as هالة and أنطوان كرباج as باتريكوس, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Petra 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 Petra page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Petra (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Petra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Petra worth watching?
- Petra holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Petra?
- Petra stars Fairuz, Nasri Shamseddine, هدى حداد, أنطوان كرباج and Ghassan Saliba.
- When was Petra released?
- Petra was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.