Zanuba (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1956, Zanuba is a drama and music film directed by Hasan El-Saifi, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. (Atiya Abu Hadid) is a thug and a thief who leads a gang to commit his crimes. He loves one of the neighborhood girls (Naana’a), who is engaged to her cousin (Al-Atra), a soldier in the army, who goes to participate in the Palestine war, so the atmosphere is clear for Atiya. He devises a plan to make the master (Hassan), Naana’a’s brother, fall in love with Zenouba, a girl whom Atiya exploits for his own despicable purposes.
Who’s in it. Zanuba stars Samia Gamal as Zanuba - زنوبة, Shoukry Sarhan as Hosny - حسني, Mahmoud Ismail as Atiya Abu Hadid - عطية أبو حديد and Mohsen Sarhan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Zanuba 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 Zanuba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zanuba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zanuba (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zanuba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zanuba worth watching?
- Zanuba holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Zanuba?
- Zanuba stars Samia Gamal, Shoukry Sarhan, Mahmoud Ismail, Mohsen Sarhan and Mohammed Tawfik.
- When was Zanuba released?
- Zanuba was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.