Habib el-Rooh (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1951, Habib el-Rooh is a drama and music film directed by Anwar Wagdi, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The famous artist Youssef Fahmy discovers Laila's talent for singing. He encourages her to sing professionally against the wishes of her husband, Wahid, with whom she was living happily, which complicates their relationship.
Who’s in it. Habib el-Rooh stars Leila Mourad as Leila, Anwar Wagdi as Wahid, Youssef Wahby as Youssef Fahmy and Mimi Chakib as Sawsan Hanem, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Habib el-Rooh 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 Habib el-Rooh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Habib el-Rooh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Habib el-Rooh (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Habib el-Rooh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Habib el-Rooh worth watching?
- Habib el-Rooh holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Habib el-Rooh?
- Habib el-Rooh stars Leila Mourad, Anwar Wagdi, Youssef Wahby, Mimi Chakib and Ferdoos Mohamed.
- When was Habib el-Rooh released?
- Habib el-Rooh was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.