Love and suffering (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1961, Love and suffering is a comedy and music film directed by Hasan El-Saifi, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Wahid Safwat is a playwright known for his many female relationships. Wahid meets the rising singer Laila and flirts with her, but she rejects him, so he decides to ensnare her and hides his true identity from her, that he is a famous novelist. The events unfold in a framework of comedic situations.
Who’s in it. Love and suffering stars Kamal Al-Shenawy as Wahid Safwat, Maha Sabry as Laila, Hassan Fayek as Hassan Khan (Layla's fiancé) and Abdel Moneim Ibrahim as Moneim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Love and suffering 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 Love and suffering page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love and suffering tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love and suffering (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love and suffering change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love and suffering worth watching?
- Love and suffering holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love and suffering?
- Love and suffering stars Kamal Al-Shenawy, Maha Sabry, Hassan Fayek, Abdel Moneim Ibrahim and Wedad Hamdy.
- When was Love and suffering released?
- Love and suffering was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.