Yacout
Mar 23, 1934 · 1h 20m
Director
Naguib ElRihani, Willy RozierOverview
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.
Cast of Yacout
Naguib ElRihaniياقوت أفندي / Yacout
Emy BrévannesRody Erickson
Edmond Tuimaسالم أفندي
Badiea Khairyالحاج حسن بن صوير
Aimée Provenceرودي إريكسون- Nahed Kamalالآنسة عصمت
- Sherif Abdoالحاج أحسن / حسنين
- Abd Allah Salehسرور البربري
- Shukry Ramsèsنسيم افندي - الباشكاتب
- Hassan Sayed Ahmedمحجوب أفندي
- Victor Boladصفوت بك (صفا بك)
- Abdo Darwish
Crew of Yacout
About Yacout
What is Yacout about?
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…
When was Yacout released?
Yacout was released on March 23, 1934.
How long is Yacout?
Yacout runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who directed Yacout?
Yacout was directed by Naguib ElRihani and Willy Rozier.
Who is in the cast of Yacout?
The cast of Yacout includes Naguib ElRihani (ياقوت أفندي / Yacout), Emy Brévannes (Rody Erickson), Edmond Tuima (سالم أفندي), Badiea Khairy (الحاج حسن بن صوير) and Aimée Provence (رودي إريكسون).