Layla in the dark (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1944, Layla in the dark is a drama and music film directed by Togo Mizrahi, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Hussein and Laila are children who pledge to love. Circumstances separate them and they meet after they grow up and their feelings are renewed, but Laila is exposed to an accident that loses her sight, so she decides to sacrifice her love so that Hussein can avoid life with a co-wife.
Who’s in it. Layla in the dark stars Leila Mourad as ليلى, Hussein Sedki as حسين, Anwar Wagdi as سمير and Amina Rizk as ام ليلى, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Layla in the dark has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Layla in the dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Layla in the dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Layla in the dark (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Layla in the dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Layla in the dark worth watching?
- Layla in the dark holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Layla in the dark?
- Layla in the dark stars Leila Mourad, Hussein Sedki, Anwar Wagdi, Amina Rizk and Hassan Fayek.
- When was Layla in the dark released?
- Layla in the dark was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.