Storm Over the Nile_
"Turmoil in the great Egyptian desert !"
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.
Starring
Laurence Harvey, Anthony Steel, James Robertson Justice
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Storm Over the Nile was released 71 years ago in 1955.
Overview
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...
Storm Over the Nile is a Adventure, Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 47m.
CAST (20)
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
JW
John Wynn
Sergeant
Avis Scott
Sergeant's Wife
Roger Delgado
Native Spy
FS
Frank Singuineau
Native Servant
BW
Ben Williams
Faversham's Butler
VH
Vincent Holman
Burroughs' Butler
PS
Paul Streather
Harry Faversham (as a boy)
NA
N. Al Basri
Dervish
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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.
How long is Storm Over the Nile?
Storm Over the Nile has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in Storm Over the Nile?
The cast of Storm Over the Nile includes Laurence Harvey, Anthony Steel, James Robertson Justice, Mary Ure, Ronald Lewis.
What is the rating of Storm Over the Nile?
Storm Over the Nile has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Drama
War
