Pharaoh’s War (2019): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Pharaoh’s War is a 2019 action thriller directed by Raouf Abdul Aziz, starring Bayoumi Fouad as Sayyed Wilah, Mike Tyson and Mohammad Lotfi. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $907,304 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 19/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Raouf Abdul Aziz
- Original language
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Arabic
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pharaoh’s War About?
The premise of Pharaoh’s War without spoilers.
Yehia, known as Pharaoh, gathers six former friends, each possessing distinct combat skills, for a mission to Syria. They initially claim to be bounty hunters, but their true purpose is to rescue Yehia's son, who has been kidnapped by Franco and his ISIS-affiliated gang. The gang’s violent assault on Syrian refugees resulted in the abduction of children, including Yehia’s wife, and their transport to a district controlled by Franco. Now, Yehia and his team must confront the dangerous criminals and attempt to save the hostages.
Pharaoh’s War Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- desert
- mercenary
- exploding car
- group
- past
- evil
- refugee
- egyptian
Pharaoh’s War Cast & Characters
Bayoumi Fouad leads the cast as Sayyed Wilah, with Mike Tyson as Rick and Mohammad Lotfi as Hamzah el-Argantini. Directed by Raouf Abdul Aziz; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Raouf Abdul Aziz
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Bayoumi Fouad as Sayyed Wilah -
Mike Tyson as Rick - Mohammad Lotfi as Hamzah el-Argantini
- Ahmad Fahmy as Najah/Idiot drug dealer
Also Starring in Pharaoh’s War
· 13 more- Hamdy Al Merghany Hatatah Sayyed Wilah
- Ruby Dahab
- Mahmoud Abdel Moghny Radhi el-Afrit
- Ramez Amir Yunus
- Ahmed El Tohami Hilmi Rumiyyah's son
- Mostafa Mansour Major Walid el-Sirgani
- Amr Saad Yahya Firon
- Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson Frank
- Suzan Najm Aldeen Galilah
- Qamar Rama
- Raby Saad Abdullah Yahya Firon
- Maya Talem Raghdah/Firon's divorcee
- Ibrahim Shahoot Ahmed
More from Raouf Abdul Aziz
One more film directed by Raouf Abdul Aziz: Al Bab Al Akhdar.
Pharaoh’s War Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 19/100, strongest in sensory experience (35) and weakest in rewatch factor (10).
Pharaoh’s War Echo Score Breakdown
Pharaoh’s War is broadly regarded as a poorly executed film with significant shortcomings across its core components. Reviewers repeatedly criticize the amateurish acting, incoherent plot, and uneven technical execution. A minority note occasional enjoyable action moments and competent direction, but these are outweighed by pervasive negative sentiment. The cumulative effect is a film that fails to engage viewers on narrative, emotional, or sensory levels, positioning it near the bottom of the quality spectrum.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 30
In terms of art and craft, the film’s direction is described as merely average, with several reviewers noting the absence of a competent director, cinematographer, or editor. While one comment praises the overall direction, the prevailing view points to uneven visual composition and uninspired production design. Consequently, technical execution sits below average expectations.
- Character & Emotion 15
When evaluating character and emotion, critics overwhelmingly label the performances as terrible, fake, and novice, with repeated references to bad acting and lack of emotional resonance. A solitary positive remark mentions good acting, yet it is eclipsed by the dominant criticism. Overall, the acting quality is markedly below acceptable standards.
- Story & Flow 20
The story component receives predominantly negative feedback, with reviewers describing the plot as awful, immature, and incoherent, and criticizing the pacing and overall engagement. One user notes a simple but enjoyable action premise, but this isolated comment does not offset the broader consensus of a weak narrative structure. Consequently, the story score is low.
- Sensory Experience 35
Sensory experience is sparsely addressed, with few comments on sound or visual style. One reviewer finds the action simple yet pleasant, and another remarks on a distinctive dubbing, but the majority of feedback lacks discussion of soundtrack or sound design, implying an unremarkable sensory impact. Overall, the film’s sensory qualities are mediocre at best.
- Rewatch Factor 10
Rewatch factor is uniformly low, as multiple reviewers label the film a waste of time and express strong dissatisfaction, indicating little desire for repeat viewings. The brief note of occasional enjoyment does not translate into lasting appeal, resulting in minimal rewatch potential.
Pharaoh’s War Box Office
Pharaoh’s War grossed $907,304 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$907.3K
- International
- $907.3K
Pharaoh’s War Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Hamlet Pheroun” and “ウルフ・チームX特殊救出組織”.
- Also known as
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- Hamlet Pheroun
- ウルフ・チームX特殊救出組織
- Pharaoh's War - Battaglia nel deserto
- Война Фараона
- Combate en el desierto
- Confronto no Deserto
- 특수부대 코만도
- Desert Strike
- Cuộc Chiến Của Pharaoh
- ウルフ・チームX:特殊救出組織
- 沙漠袭击
- 飆悍猛將
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Pharaoh’s War FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Pharaoh’s War, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pharaoh’s War?
Pharaoh’s War runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Pharaoh’s War released?
Pharaoh’s War was released on June 4, 2019.
Who directed Pharaoh’s War?
Pharaoh’s War was directed by Raouf Abdul Aziz.
More films by Raouf Abdul Aziz Who is in the cast of Pharaoh’s War?
Pharaoh’s War stars Bayoumi Fouad as Sayyed Wilah, Mike Tyson as Rick and Mohammad Lotfi as Hamzah el-Argantini, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Pharaoh’s War make at the box office?
Pharaoh’s War grossed $907,304 worldwide.
Does Pharaoh’s War have a post-credit scene?
No. Pharaoh’s War has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pharaoh’s War in?
The original language of Pharaoh’s War is Arabic.
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