7.3
The Blue Angel
1930
“Struggle in the Valley”
The Blazing Sun (1954)
March 1, 19541h 56mAR
7.0
37 votes
Overview
A wealthy landlord floods and destroys a village on purpose to prevent the people living there from making a profit off their crops. What he doesn't know is that his own daughter, Amal, is in love with Ahmed, a young man from the village.
Director
Youssef ChahineWriters
Where to Watch
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Stream
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
Arabic
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
أفلام النيل (جبرائيل تلحمي)
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