Gold (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1953, Gold is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Anwar Wagdi, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Anwar Wagdi plays vagabond musician Alfredo, who comes across an abandoned baby in the night. He tries his best to get our heroes someone to take it and raise it. When that fails, he has no choice but to raise it on his own. He names the child, Dabab, after the beautiful woman he's encountered on the street. Years pass and Dahab grows up to be the Faryuz, who is actually cute, talented and far less grating than our Ms. Temple. Many Chaplinesque hijinks ensue as Alfredo and Dahab play music on the streets, try to scam free food wherever they can and convince the owner of a successful nightclub to let Dahab perform.
Who’s in it. Gold stars Fayrouz as Dahab, Magda ElSabahi, Anwar Wagdi and Ismail Yasseen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Gold sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gold tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gold (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gold worth watching?
- Gold holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gold?
- Gold stars Fayrouz, Magda ElSabahi, Anwar Wagdi, Ismail Yasseen and Seraj Munir.
- When was Gold released?
- Gold was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.