The Path of Tears (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, The Path of Tears is a drama film directed by Helmy Halim, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Ashraf Hamdi works as a supporting actor, and lives a peaceful life, but he leaves his only friend Saeed and his lover and colleague Faiza on the day he signed a contract to play a leading role opposite the great singing star Samia Fouad. He considered his acquaintance with Samia the first step towards achieving his goal, so he married her.
Who’s in it. The Path of Tears stars Laila Fawzy as Fayza Fahmy, Kamal Al-Shenawy as Ashraf Hamdy, Sabah as Samia Fouad and Hassan El Baroudy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Path of Tears has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Path of Tears page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Path of Tears tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Path of Tears (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Path of Tears change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Path of Tears worth watching?
- The Path of Tears holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Path of Tears?
- The Path of Tears stars Laila Fawzy, Kamal Al-Shenawy, Sabah, Hassan El Baroudy and Abdel Aziz Ahmad.
- When was The Path of Tears released?
- The Path of Tears was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.