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1973

Al-Shahat

Directed by Hossam ElDein Mostafa

The story revolves around Omar Al-Hamzawi, a lawyer who lives with his wife Zainab and their two daughters Jamila and Buthaina. Omar has many thoughts about life and existence. After his illness, he travels to Alexandria to get out of his depression, but it increases after his return. His orientations change after his return and he becomes a nightclub goer. He also gets to know the singer Margaret and many other women after that. His life changes again towards isolation, Sufism, and reading the Quran.

Duration

2h 18m

Released

August 20, 1973

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Cast11

  • Mahmoud Moursy
  • Nelly
  • Ahmed Mazhar
  • Shwikar
  • Mariam Fakhr Eddine
  • Habiba
  • Bader El Den Jamgome
  • Sayed Abdallah
  • Adib El Tarabolsy

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