Yacout (1934)
Synopsis
The film is an Egyptian adaptation of a play by Marcel Pagnol, transposed into an Egyptian and Arab context. It follows the story of a shy, naive professor who allows himself to be exploited by an aristocrat or influential figures—depending on the interpretation—in a gambling scheme or a con. As the plot unfolds, the professor undergoes a moral transformation, coming to accept and eventually adopt behaviors that were initially alien to his nature. The narrative explores two central themes: the temptation of corruption and the clash of cultural codes—specifically between Western culture and the Arab/Cairene society depicted in the film.
Release Date: 1934-03-23
Runtime: 80 minutes
Director: Naguib ElRihani
Top Cast
- Naguib ElRihani as ياقوت أفندي / Yacout
- Emy Brévannes as Rody Erickson
- Edmond Tuima as سالم أفندي
- Badie' Khayri as الحاج حسن بن صوير
- Aimée Provence as رودي إريكسون
- Nahed Kamal as الآنسة عصمت
- Sherif Abdo as الحاج أحسن / حسنين
- Abd Allah Saleh as سرور البربري
- Shukry Ramsès as نسيم افندي - الباشكاتب
- Hassan Sayed Ahmed as محجوب أفندي
Soundtrack
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