Plot Summary
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.
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Full Cast & Characters
Naguib ElRihani
ياقوت أفندي / Yacout
Emy Brévannes
Rody Erickson
Edmond Tuima
سالم أفندي
Badiea Khairy
الحاج حسن بن صوير
Aimée Provence
رودي إريكسون
Nahed Kamal
الآنسة عصمت
Sherif Abdo
الحاج أحسن / حسنين
Abd Allah Saleh
سرور البربري
Shukry Ramsès
نسيم افندي - الباشكاتب
Hassan Sayed Ahmed
محجوب أفندي
Victor Bolad
صفوت بك (صفا بك)
Abdo Darwish
Director & Crew
Willy Rozier
Director
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Yacout (1934) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of Yacout?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 5 votes.
Who directed Yacout?
Yacout was directed by Willy Rozier and released in 1934.
How long is Yacout?
Yacout has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1934-03-23
- Status
- Released