I'm The East (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1956, I'm The East is a drama and history film directed by Abdel Hamid Zaki, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of foreign adventurers pretend to be archaeologists so they could look for gold in the Western Desert. They are hosted by a tribe whose leader, Sheikh Fadel, welcomes them, until he discovers the truth and stands up to them.
Who’s in it. I'm The East stars Claude Godard as Zaza, Gamil Ratib, Hussein Reyaad and Tawfiq Al-Deqen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, I'm The East 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 I'm The East page.
If you liked it. Fans of I'm The East tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I'm The East (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I'm The East change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I'm The East worth watching?
- I'm The East holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I'm The East?
- I'm The East stars Claude Godard, Gamil Ratib, Hussein Reyaad, Tawfiq Al-Deqen and Abdel Aziz Ahmad.
- When was I'm The East released?
- I'm The East was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.