The night is ours (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1949, The night is ours is a drama and music film directed by Mahmoud Zulfiqar, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Nawal is a singer in a traveling band. She admires Dr. Medhat and tries to win his admiration, but she is afraid of rejection due to the nature of her work. She is forced to pretend to him that she is a teacher, but with time he discovers her real profession, which pushes him even more to cling to her and marry her. Their relationship is put to a real test when a friend of hers is accused of a murder of which he is innocent.
Who’s in it. The night is ours stars Wahba Hasab Allah, Mahmoud Zulfiqar as Dr. Wahid, Sabah as Nawal and Soliman Naguib as Abu Wahid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The night is ours 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 night is ours page.
If you liked it. Fans of The night is ours tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The night is ours (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The night is ours change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The night is ours worth watching?
- The night is ours 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 The night is ours?
- The night is ours stars Wahba Hasab Allah, Mahmoud Zulfiqar, Sabah, Soliman Naguib and Nelly Mazloum.
- When was The night is ours released?
- The night is ours was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.