Cup of torment (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1952, Cup of torment is a drama film directed by Hassan Al-Imam, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The events revolve around (Riyadh), who abandons his wife and their infant daughter (Nemat), who ends up in an orphanage after the death of her mother. When (Nemat) grows up and leaves the orphanage and marries (Mahmoud), the father sees her and falls in love with her without knowing that she is his daughter. The events unfold after he learns the truth and seeks to kidnap his grandson, (Nemat's) infant son.
Who’s in it. Cup of torment stars Faten Hamama as نعمة, Mohsen Sarhan as محمود, Mahmoud El Meligy as رياض and Farid Shawqy as فرج - أمين مخزن الملجأ, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Cup of torment 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 Cup of torment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cup of torment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cup of torment (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cup of torment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cup of torment worth watching?
- Cup of torment holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cup of torment?
- Cup of torment stars Faten Hamama, Mohsen Sarhan, Mahmoud El Meligy, Farid Shawqy and Samiha Tawfiq.
- When was Cup of torment released?
- Cup of torment was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.