Overview
A powerful ruler rises to reclaim the Holy Land amidst the chaos of war.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- grand
- serious
- dramatic
- historical epic night
- classic arabic cinema viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Saladin and Richard the Lionheart are portrayed as commanders whose personal honor shapes the political conflict.
The campaign for Jerusalem joins the defense of Muslim pilgrims, Crusader expansion, and control of the Holy Land.
The Egyptian production elevates Saladin as a central figure in Arabic and Islamic historical imagination.
The three-hour film covers campaigns, the taking of Jerusalem, the Crusader assault on Acre, and large royal forces.
Films like Saladin the Victorious, and why
Kingdom of Heaven
A large-scale historical epic centered on medieval religious conflict and a charismatic military leader.
Spartacus
A classic sword-and-sandal historical epic depicting power, conquest, and political rivalry in the ancient world.
The Crusades
A sweeping medieval war epic involving the Crusades, competing rulers, and contested kingdoms.
Movie Details
- Director
- Youssef Chahine
- Release Date
- 1963-02-25
- Runtime
- 180 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (37)
Cast
- Ahmad Mazhar
- Nadia Lotfi
- Salah Zulfikar
- Laila Fawzy
- Hamdy Ghaith
- Laila Taher
- Omar Al-Hariri
- Hussein Reyaad
- Mahmood Al-Meleji
- Zaki Toleimat
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Criterion Channel
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Saladin the Victorious about?
- A sweeping Egyptian medieval epic portrays Saladin’s defense of Jerusalem and his wary, honorable rivalry with Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade.
- What is Saladin the Victorious like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Saladin the Victorious as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Saladin the Victorious violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Saladin the Victorious as moderate.
- Which films are like Saladin the Victorious?
- Films with a similar feel include Kingdom of Heaven, Spartacus, and The Crusades.
- How long is Saladin the Victorious?
- Saladin the Victorious runs 180 minutes.
- Where can I watch Saladin the Victorious?
- In United States, Saladin the Victorious streams on Criterion Channel.
