Saadia (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1953, Saadia is an adventure film directed by Albert Lewin, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Saadia is a wild, strange Arab girl whose life has been dominated by a local sorceress, a vengeful outcast in the community, who has convinced her she has the "evil eye" and brings disaster to all who love her. French doctor Henrik takes her to his clinic, for rehabilitation purposes, and falls in love with her as does his friend, Si Lahssen, the reigning prince of this small Moroccan state. When a plague falls on the town, Saadia is convinced she is responsible, and rides alone into the mountain country to retrieve the plague serum being held for ransom by bandits. The love triangle dominates most of the rest of the film.
Who’s in it. Saadia stars Cornel Wilde as Si Lahssen, Mel Ferrer as Henrik, Rita Gam as Saadia and Michel Simon as Bou Rezza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Saadia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saadia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saadia tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saadia (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saadia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saadia worth watching?
- Saadia holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saadia?
- Saadia stars Cornel Wilde, Mel Ferrer, Rita Gam, Michel Simon and Cyril Cusack.
- When was Saadia released?
- Saadia was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.