El Mazaher (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1945, El Mazaher is a drama film directed by Kamal Selim, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Haniya lives with her sick aunt. She meets Mahmoud the mechanic and agrees to marry him. Mahmoud and Haniya continue to take care of the sick aunt until her illness worsens. Before her death, the aunt tells Haniya that she has an uncle named Radwan, a wealthy man. After her death, Haniya searches for her uncle with Mahmoud's help, as her aunt had instructed her to do.
Who’s in it. El Mazaher stars Ragaa Abdo as Hanniya, Yehia Chahine as Mahmoud El Banhawy, Ismail Yasseen as Samak and Fouad Shafiq as Radwan Effendi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, El Mazaher 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 El Mazaher page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Mazaher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Mazaher (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Mazaher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Mazaher worth watching?
- El Mazaher 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 El Mazaher?
- El Mazaher stars Ragaa Abdo, Yehia Chahine, Ismail Yasseen, Fouad Shafiq and Olwiya Gamil.
- When was El Mazaher released?
- El Mazaher was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.