Laila Al Amriya (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1948, Laila Al Amriya is a notable film directed by Niazi Mostafa, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. In a desert tribe, Qais falls in love with Layla and recites poems about her. His story is popular in the tribe, but this is against tradition. Another person competes with the lover to ask for Layla Al-Amiriya’s hand and proposes to her. The father agrees. Layla marries against her will, falls ill, and the lover recites poems about his lost love.
Who’s in it. Laila Al Amriya stars Kouka as Laila bint Al Mahdi Al Amriya, Yehia Chahine as Qais bin Al-Malouh, Mahmoud El Meligy as Ward and Ali Roushdy as Qais's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Laila Al Amriya 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 Laila Al Amriya page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laila Al Amriya (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Laila Al Amriya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Laila Al Amriya worth watching?
- Laila Al Amriya holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Laila Al Amriya?
- Laila Al Amriya stars Kouka, Yehia Chahine, Mahmoud El Meligy, Ali Roushdy and Ibrahim Emara.
- When was Laila Al Amriya released?
- Laila Al Amriya was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.