Shaheed (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, Shaheed is a notable film directed by Khalil Qaiser, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. A lone foreigner arrives in Saudi Arabia and treated with generosity and hospitality by the Arab tribals. But the guy (named Lawrence) has insidious motives. He has his eyes on the oil deposits deep under the Arab territories, which the Arab chieftain opposes vehemently. With cunning and duplicity he manages to overthrow the chieftain, and gets his way with the blessings of the incumbent ruler. He sets up an oil drill and refinery, and exports the oil to foreign countries while paying a token amount of cash to the Arab ruler. He also colludes with the local Jews and uses a popular cabaret dancer named Laila to get her followers and fans hooked on opium. But an Arab blacksmith named Haris has been on to Lawrence, and plans a resistance with the exiled former chieftain.
Who’s in it. Shaheed stars Mohammad Afzal, Allauddin as Sardaar, Abdul Latif Baloch and Ejaz Durrani as Haris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shaheed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaheed page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shaheed (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shaheed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shaheed worth watching?
- Shaheed holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shaheed?
- Shaheed stars Mohammad Afzal, Allauddin, Abdul Latif Baloch, Ejaz Durrani and Husna.
- When was Shaheed released?
- Shaheed was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.