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Struggle of the Heroes (1962): Cast & Plot

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Struggle of the Heroes is a 1962 drama directed by Tawfiq Saleh, starring Shoukry Sarhan as الدكتور شكري, Abdel Ghani El Nagdi and Hussain Ismael. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.

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Struggle of the Heroes (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Tawfiq Saleh
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
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The story

What Is Struggle of the Heroes About?

The premise of Struggle of the Heroes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in 1947 during a cholera outbreak that sweeps Egyptian villages, the film follows Dr. Shukri, who is assigned to a rural community and works to ease poverty and hunger among the villagers. He clashes with Adel Bey, the local feudal lord who forces peasants into labor on his lands and uses his influence to have anyone who opposes him confined to a mental institution.

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Cast & crew

Struggle of the Heroes Cast & Characters

Shoukry Sarhan leads the cast as الدكتور شكري, with Abdel Ghani El Nagdi and Hussain Ismael. Directed by Tawfiq Saleh; 19 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Tawfiq Saleh

More films directed by Tawfiq Saleh: Long Days, The Dupes, Diary of a Country Prosecutor and The Rebels.

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Plot

Struggle of the Heroes Plot Summary

What happens in Struggle of the Heroes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Dr. Shukri travels to a remote countryside village after graduating, driven by a humane goal: to diagnose and treat illnesses while also easing poverty and hunger. He believes that the root of these hardships lies not in fate but in a combination of poverty, backwardness, and a stagnant system that keeps people from improving their lives. From the first steps, the doctor’s resolve is clear: heal the sick, uplift the community, and prove that intervention and compassion can break a cycle of deprivation.

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The whole story of Struggle of the Heroes, scene by scene

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The clip of Struggle of the Heroes.

أهم مشهد فى الفيلم النادر صراع الأبطال عن وباء الكوليرا - بطولة شكرى سرحان - إخراج توفيق صالح
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How Well Do You Know Struggle of the Heroes?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the doctor who arrives in the remote village?

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Struggle of the Heroes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Struggle of the Heroes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Struggle of the Heroes?

Struggle of the Heroes runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was Struggle of the Heroes released?

Struggle of the Heroes was released on January 2, 1962.

Who directed Struggle of the Heroes?

Struggle of the Heroes was directed by Tawfiq Saleh.

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Who is in the cast of Struggle of the Heroes?

Struggle of the Heroes stars Shoukry Sarhan as الدكتور شكري, Abdel Ghani El Nagdi and Hussain Ismael, among 19 credited actors.

Does Struggle of the Heroes have a post-credit scene?

No. Struggle of the Heroes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Struggle of the Heroes in?

The original language of Struggle of the Heroes is Arabic.

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