Poor Millionaire (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1959, Poor Millionaire is a drama and comedy film directed by Hasan El-Saifi, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. The mayor sends Jaafar Effendi (with Ismail Yassin in turn) and with him 500 pounds to take him to Cairo to buy a net for his son. But he is robbed by a thief (Abbas Abbas, for his part). He is forced to work in a hotel. There, he meets a girl (Fayza Ahmed), who works in the communications department at the hotel, and they are very impressed.
Who’s in it. Poor Millionaire stars Ismail Yasseen, Fayza Ahmed as Samira, Abbas Fares and Nagwa Fouad as Lola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Poor Millionaire 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 Poor Millionaire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor Millionaire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Millionaire (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poor Millionaire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poor Millionaire worth watching?
- Poor Millionaire holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Poor Millionaire?
- Poor Millionaire stars Ismail Yasseen, Fayza Ahmed, Abbas Fares, Nagwa Fouad and Zeinat Sedki.
- When was Poor Millionaire released?
- Poor Millionaire was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.