The Poor (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1952, The Poor is a war, romance and drama film directed by Hussein Sedki, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A friendship relationship develops between the child Mamdouh, the son of a wealthy family, and Fathia, who is from a poor family. Days go by and the two children, Mamdouh and Fathia, separate. Mamdouh becomes an officer in the army, while Fathia, after losing her family, works in a cabaret. Mamdouh and Fathia meet after all these years and return to the memory of the past. So he decides to marry Fathia.
Who’s in it. The Poor stars Hussein Sedki as Mamdouh, Mariam Fakhr Eddine as Fathiya, Dawlat Abiad and Tahiya Cariocca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Poor 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 Poor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poor tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poor (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Poor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Poor worth watching?
- The Poor holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, romance and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Poor?
- The Poor stars Hussein Sedki, Mariam Fakhr Eddine, Dawlat Abiad, Tahiya Cariocca and Aziza Helmy.
- When was The Poor released?
- The Poor was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.