Zarak (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1956, Zarak is an action, adventure and romance film directed by Terence Young, running about 99 minutes. “For the Harem Beauty...Mighty Zarak Fought Half a Continent!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A notorious bandit develops a grudging respect for the English military man assigned to capture him.
Who’s in it. Zarak stars Victor Mature as Zarak Khan, Anita Ekberg as Salma, Michael Wilding as Maj. Michael Ingram and Bonar Colleano as Biri (Zarak's brother), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Zarak has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zarak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zarak tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zarak (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zarak change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zarak worth watching?
- Zarak holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zarak?
- Zarak stars Victor Mature, Anita Ekberg, Michael Wilding, Bonar Colleano and Eunice Gayson.
- When was Zarak released?
- Zarak was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.