Film

Oh Islam

Name: Oh Islam
Director: Andrew Marton
Released: 1961
Rating: 6
Cast: Lobna Abdel Aziz, Farid Shawqi, Rushdy Abaza, Tahiya Cariocca, Mahmoud el-Meliguy

1961 · 110 min · ★ 6 · Dir. Andrew Marton

Set in the 14th century. Under their leader Timur, the Tartar hordes invade the Middle East and take over areas as widespread as Persia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, and Syria. A lowly woman from a harem (Lubna Aziz) rises to lead the Egyptians against the invaders.