Goha (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, Goha is a drama film directed by Jacques Baratier, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. As far as can be determined, Goha was Tunisia's first entry in the Cannes Film Festival. Omar Sharif stars as a naïve young man who is taken for granted by friends and family. Little do they know that he has more intelligence, tenacity and imagination than all of them put together. The story takes an unexpectedly dramatic turn when the man falls in love with the young wife of his village's elderly "wise man". Based on an ancient Tunisian folk tale, Goha boasts impressive production values and sure-handed direction (by Jacques Baratier).
Who’s in it. Goha stars Omar Sharif as Goha, Zina Bouzaiade as Fulla, Lauro Gazzolo as Taj-el-Ouloum and Gabriel Jabbour as Sayed Khamis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Goha has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goha (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Goha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Goha worth watching?
- Goha holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goha?
- Goha stars Omar Sharif, Zina Bouzaiade, Lauro Gazzolo, Gabriel Jabbour and Daniel Emilfork.
- When was Goha released?
- Goha was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.