Who directed Saladin?

Saladin was directed by Youssef Chahine.

Who stars in Saladin?

Saladin stars Ahmed Mazhar, Nadia Lotfi, Salah Zulfikar.

Saladin has a runtime of 180 minutes.

Which country is Saladin from?

Saladin is a production from Egypt.

MovieFebruary 25, 1963Egypt180 minWatch on: Criterion Channel

Saladin

Name: Saladin
Genre: Drama, War, History
Released: 1963-02-25
Duration: 180 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Ahmed Mazhar, Nadia Lotfi, Salah Zulfikar, Laila Fawzy, Hamdy Ghaith

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At a glance

Saladin, is a 1963 Egyptian movie, directed by Youssef Chahine, and starring Ahmed Mazhar, Nadia Lotfi, Salah Zulfikar. with a runtime of 180 minutes.

Overview

The first Sultan of Egypt and Syria leads the Muslim military campaign against the invading Christians from Europe during the Third Crusade.

Box Office

Budget

$360K

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Cast

Ahmed Mazhar

Saladin

Nadia Lotfi

Louisa de Lusignan

Salah Zulfikar

Issa El Awwam

Laila Fawzy

Virginia, Princess of Kerak

Hamdy Ghaith

Richard the Lionheart

Laila Taher

Queen Berengaria

Omar Al-Hariri

King Philip of France

Hussein Reyaad

Issa Hikari

Mahmoud El Meligy

Conrad, Marquis of Montferrat

Zaki Toleimat

Duke Arthur

Tawfiq Al-Deqen

Prince of Akka

Mohamed Hamdy

El-Adel

Mohamed Sultan

Hossam Al Deen

Ibrahim Emara

القاضي الفاضل

Salah Nazmi

القائد الصارم

Crew

Youssef Chahine

Director · Writer

Naguib Mahfouz

Writer

Youssef El Sebai

Writer

Angelo Francesco Lavagnino

Composer

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Trivia, Quotes & Goofs

Trivia

Saladin the Victorious (1963), also known as Saladin and the Great Crusades, is a 1963 Egyptian epic film directed by Youssef Chahine. It is co-written by Chahine, Yusuf Sibai and others, based on a novel by Naguib Mahfouz. The film features an ensemble cast. It stars Ahmed Mazhar, Salah Zulfikar, Nadia Lutfi, Omar El-Hariri, Mahmoud El-Meliguy, Leila Fawzi, Hamdi Gheiss, Ahmed Luxor, Hussein Riad, Laila Taher and Zaki Toleimat.