Saladin
1963 · Movie · 180 min · ★ 7.3
Set during the Third Crusade, this historical epic follows a Muslim ruler leading Egypt and Syria against invading European armies. As war spreads around Jerusalem, the story balances large-scale conflict with messages about justice, tolerance, unity, and the search for peace.
Also known as Saladin the Victorious · Saladin and the Great Crusades
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Streaming on The Criterion Channel.
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Details
- Original title
- الناصر صلاح الدين
- Years
- 1963
- Release date
- 1963-02-25
- Language
- AR
- Runtime
- 180 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (35 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy classic historical epics with big battles, moral speeches, and a perspective less common in Western films, especially if For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada interests you; Not for you if you want fast pacing or strict historical accuracy.
Pros: sweeping scale; strong message of tolerance; memorable battle scenes | Cons: long runtime; historical inaccuracies; dated look
Cast & crew
Ahmed Mazhar
as Saladin
Nadia Lotfi
as Louisa de Lusignan
Salah Zulfikar
as Issa El Awwam
Laila Fawzy
as Virginia, Princess of Kerak
Hamdy Ghaith
as Richard the Lionheart
Laila Taher
as Queen Berengaria
Omar Al-Hariri
as King Philip of France
Hussein Reyaad
as Issa Hikari
Mahmoud El Meligy
as Conrad, Marquis of Montferrat
Zaki Toleimat
as Duke Arthur
Directed by Youssef Chahine