# A Man in Our House (1961)

> A politically disengaged Egyptian family risks everything when a hunted anti-colonial rebel seeks refuge inside their home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/166917

## Facts

- Runtime: 153 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Henry Barakat
- Cast: Omar Sharif, Zubaida Tharwat, Rushdy Abaza, Zahrat  Al-Ola, Hasan Youssef, Hussein Reyaad, Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Nahed Samir
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366442/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, serious, patriotic, classic cinema night, historical film viewing

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