Samra Sinai (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1959, Samra Sinai is a drama film directed by Niazi Mostafa, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The work deals with the story of the engineer (Adel) who works in an oil company in the Sinai Desert and is married to the daughter of the company manager (Zouzou) who cheats on him with her cousin. As for (Samra), the daughter of the sheik of the tribe, she loves (Adel) and learns of his wife’s betrayal of him, so she goes and warns him, and events escalate.
Who’s in it. Samra Sinai stars Kouka as Samra, Yehia Chahine as Adel, Mahmoud El Meligy as Sweilem and Mohamed El Dafrawi as Medhat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Samra Sinai 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 Samra Sinai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samra Sinai tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samra Sinai (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samra Sinai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samra Sinai worth watching?
- Samra Sinai holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Samra Sinai?
- Samra Sinai stars Kouka, Yehia Chahine, Mahmoud El Meligy, Mohamed El Dafrawi and Berlanty Abdel Hamid.
- When was Samra Sinai released?
- Samra Sinai was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.