The Leech (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, The Leech is a drama film directed by Salah Abu Seif, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man from the country arrives in Cairo to finish his education. His landlady, a widow and successful businesswoman in the quarter of the Citadel, seduces him. Although she teaches him much about life she also makes him forget his obligations to his family, his studies, even his religion. When he tries to put her aside she attempts to force him to give up everything in which he believes.
Who’s in it. The Leech stars Tahiya Cariocca as Shafaat, Shukri Sarhan as Imam Beltagy, Shadia and Seraj Munir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Leech has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Leech page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Leech tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Leech (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Leech change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Leech worth watching?
- The Leech holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Leech?
- The Leech stars Tahiya Cariocca, Shukri Sarhan, Shadia, Seraj Munir and Ferdoos Mohammed.
- When was The Leech released?
- The Leech was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.