Storm Over the Nile
“Turmoil in the great Egyptian desert !”
Synopsis
In 1885, while his regiment is sent to the Sudan to battle the rebellious Dervish tribes, British Lieutenant Harry Faversham resigns his officer's commission in order to remain with his fiancée Mary Burroughs in England. His friends and fellow officers John Durrance, Peter Burroughs and Tom Willoughby brand him a coward and present him with the white feathers of cowardice. His fiancée, Mary, adds a fourth feather and breaks off their engagement. However, former Lieutenant Faversham decides to regain his honor by fighting in the Sudan incognito.
Top Cast
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Laurence Harvey
John Durrance
Anthony Steel
Harry Faversham
James Robertson Justice
General Burroughs
Mary Ure
Mary Burroughs
Ronald Lewis
Peter Burroughs
Michael Hordern
General Faversham
Ferdy Mayne
Dr. Harraz
Christopher Lee
Karaga Pasha
Ian Carmichael
Tom Willoughby
Jack Lambert
Colonel
Raymond Francis
Colonel's Aide
Geoffrey Keen
Dr. Sutton
John Wynn
Sergeant
Avis Scott
Sergeant's Wife
Roger Delgado
Native Spy
Frank Singuineau
Native Servant
Ben Williams
Faversham's Butler
Vincent Holman
Burroughs' Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zoltan Korda, Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- R.C. Sherriff
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- Storm Over the Nile
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, 20th Century Fox, Independent Film Distributors, London Films, Columbia Pictures, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zoltan Korda, Terence Young
R.C. Sherriff, A.E.W. Mason
Benjamin Frankel
Edward Scaife
Zoltan Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Zoltan Korda
Director
Terence Young
Director
R.C. Sherriff
Screenplay
Zoltan Korda
Producer
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Storm Over the Nile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Storm Over the Nile about?
In 1885, while his regiment is sent to the Sudan to battle the rebellious Dervish tribes, British Lieutenant Harry Faversham resigns his officer's commission in order to remain with his fiancée Mary Burroughs in England. His friends and fellow officers John Durrance, Peter Burroughs and Tom Willoughby brand him a coward and present him with the white feathers of cowardice. His fiancée, Mary, adds a fourth feather and breaks off their engagement. However, former Lieutenant Faversham decides to regain his honor by fighting in the Sudan incognito.
Who directed Storm Over the Nile?
Storm Over the Nile was directed by Zoltan Korda, Terence Young.
Who stars in Storm Over the Nile?
The principal cast of Storm Over the Nile includes Laurence Harvey, Anthony Steel, James Robertson Justice, Mary Ure, Ronald Lewis.
When was Storm Over the Nile released and how long is it?
Storm Over the Nile was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Storm Over the Nile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Storm Over the Nile was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
Is Storm Over the Nile based on a book or true story?
Storm Over the Nile is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.E.W. Mason".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Storm Over the Nile?
Storm Over the Nile holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).