The Road (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film
Released in 1964, The Road is a notable film directed by Hossam ElDein Mostafa, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The carefree existence of a spoiled man comes to an end when his mother is arrested. With no education or tangible skills, the man’s only salvation lies in finding his mysterious, rich father whom he has never met. Moving from Alexandria to Cairo, the man becomes embroiled in an affair, while also falling for a pure-hearted journalist who is attempting to assist him in his aimless, futile journey. Adapted from Naguib Mahfouz’s 1964 novel of the same title.
Who’s in it. The Road stars Rushdy Abaza as Saber, Soad Hosny as Elham, Shadia as Karima and Hassan el Baroudi as Khalil Abo Elnaga, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Road page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Road?
- The Road stars Rushdy Abaza, Soad Hosny, Shadia, Hassan el Baroudi and Tahiya Cariocca.
- When was The Road released?
- The Road was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.