The black knight (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1954, The black knight is an action, drama and thriller film directed by Niazi Mostafa, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The daughter of two Bedouins who married against the will of the two warring tribes, and were killed by their respective families. The girl found herself in danger, so she took refuge in the city and worked in the circus. After she learns her origin, she returns to her tribe, but the tribe rejects her. She falls in love with the son of the tribe’s sheikh. There is a raid on the tribe’s members. The girl tries to participate and wears the clothes of a knight.
Who’s in it. The black knight stars Kouka as Farha/The Black Knight, Yehia Chahine as Essam, Farid Shawqy as Sayeb and Samiha Tawfiq, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The black knight 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 black knight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The black knight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The black knight (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The black knight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The black knight worth watching?
- The black knight holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The black knight?
- The black knight stars Kouka, Yehia Chahine, Farid Shawqy, Samiha Tawfiq and Said Abou Bakr.
- When was The black knight released?
- The black knight was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.