# Saladin the Victorious (1963)

> A sweeping Egyptian medieval epic portrays Saladin’s defense of Jerusalem and his wary, honorable rivalry with Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/31120

## Facts

- Runtime: 180 min
- Genres: Drama, War, History
- Director: Youssef Chahine
- Cast: Ahmad Mazhar, Nadia Lotfi, Salah Zulfikar, Laila Fawzy, Hamdy Ghaith, Laila Taher, Omar Al-Hariri, Hussein Reyaad
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057357/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: grand, serious, dramatic, historical epic night, classic arabic cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A powerful ruler rises to reclaim the Holy Land amidst the chaos of war.

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