Al-Shahat (1973)

  • NR
  • 08/20/1973 (EG)
  • Thriller, Drama
  • 2h 18m

Overview

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.

Hossam El Dine Mostafa

Director

Naguib Mahfouz

Writer

Cast

Mahmoud Moursy's headshot

Mahmoud Moursy

Nelly's headshot

Nelly

Ahmed Mazhar's headshot

Ahmed Mazhar

Shwikar's headshot

Shwikar

Mariam Fakhr Eddine's headshot

Mariam Fakhr Eddine

Habiba's headshot

Habiba

Bader El Den Jamgome's headshot

Bader El Den Jamgome

Sayed Abdallah's headshot

Sayed Abdallah

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