Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Naguib ElRihani
ياقوت أفندي / Yacout
Emy Brévannes
Rody Erickson
Edmond Tuima
سالم أفندي
Badie' Khayri
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Yacout was released on March 23, 1934.
The runtime of Yacout is 1h 20m.
Yacout is a Comedy, Drama movie.
Yacout has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.
Yacout is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Yacout was directed by Naguib ElRihani.
The main cast of Yacout includes Naguib ElRihani, Emy Brévannes, Edmond Tuima.
Yacout is originally in AR.