Sirr al-amirah (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1949, Sirr al-amirah is a notable film directed by Niazi Mostafa, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Hilal tries to steal the wealth of his cousin, the Upper Egyptian girl, but she succeeds in confronting him, so he tries to take revenge on her by killing her to win that wealth, but she escapes his plan, so her cousin plots a crime and convinces her that she is the murderer, and she falls into the clutches of a hypnotist, who exploits her to collect a fortune by making people believe that he is summoning the spirit of a pharaonic princess.
Who’s in it. Sirr al-amirah stars Kouka as Faddah, Kamal Al-Shenawy as Wahid Abu Seifin, Ahmad El Beh as Daoud Shahryar and Hassan Fayek as Darwish Pasha - Wahid's uncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Sirr al-amirah 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 Sirr al-amirah page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sirr al-amirah (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sirr al-amirah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sirr al-amirah worth watching?
- Sirr al-amirah holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sirr al-amirah?
- Sirr al-amirah stars Kouka, Kamal Al-Shenawy, Ahmad El Beh, Hassan Fayek and ElSayed Bedir.
- When was Sirr al-amirah released?
- Sirr al-amirah was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.