The Scornful Man (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1956, The Scornful Man is a drama and crime film directed by Atef Salem, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. When a young unemployed man is chased by creditors from all sides, a girl sympathizes with him. He decides to commit suicide by hanging himself but his attempt fails. However, he finds hidden money in the ceiling and becomes rich.
Who’s in it. The Scornful Man stars Farid Shawqy as said, Huda Sultan as rawhiya, Mahmoud El Meligy as metwaly and Abdel Warith Assir as zaater, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Scornful Man 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 The Scornful Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scornful Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scornful Man (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Scornful Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Scornful Man worth watching?
- The Scornful Man holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Scornful Man?
- The Scornful Man stars Farid Shawqy, Huda Sultan, Mahmoud El Meligy, Abdel Warith Assir and Mahmoud Ismail.
- When was The Scornful Man released?
- The Scornful Man was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.