Ghanem Al-Saleh

Acting

Ghanem Al-Saleh

Born — Died

1943-03-13 — 2010-10-19

Place of birth

Kuwait

Known for

Acting

Credits

72 titles

Known for

Time of the Cobbler poster
NR

The events revolve around the Wali of Justice Stan (Abu Shuja), the just governor who handles the affairs of a state that has lived in the shadow of his justice and generosity of morals for a long time. Illegal Profit draws up a plan to remove the governor and the Minister of Cheb (Badran)

Time of the Cobbler

1998

A family Over A Hot Oven poster
NR

A Kuwaiti series that takes place in a comedy setting, about the miser (Abu Saleh), his wife (Fatima), his daughter (Hayla), and his son (Saleh), arising between the mother of Fatima's mother and her husband Saleh many problems because of his sadness. While Hamdan lives with his sister Al-Ansabya, who is looking to marry anyone.

A family Over A Hot Oven

1987

Mother of the Girls poster
8.5

A Kuwaiti mother has six daughters and one son struggling with her daughters after leaving her husband's house to start a new life.

Mother of the Girls

2009

To you with greetings poster
NR

Khaled and Amina are a simple couple, who cooperate together in raising their children, which puts them in a constant challenge all the time, to solve their problems and obstacles that stand in their way, taking responsibility for Abu Khaled, who marries Naima and brings her problems with him.

To you with greetings

1986

The Money Man poster
NR

Rahi, a miser known as "Abu Al-Floos", runs a spice shop and gets scammed, triggering a series of comedic events as he tries to recover his money.

The Money Man

1987

The Strangers poster
NR

Set in the fictional City of Storms, "Al-Ghorbaa" is a Kuwaiti heritage drama that follows the lives of citizens under the oppressive rule of Kamel Al-Awsaf. With injustice and fear spreading through the streets, a masked knight, a courageous woman named Hind, and a resourceful ally named Morjan emerge as symbols of hope. Together, they quietly resist the regime in a fight to reclaim their city's freedom and dignity.

The Strangers

1984

Film credits

1990s · 7 titles

1980s · 9 titles

Bye Bye London poster
8.0

A comedy about an old married man that travels to London with his nephew who does his to save him from exposure to fraud, and being mugged in London, the play also covers some political aspects and projections in addition to social criticism of some of the Arab situations.

Bye Bye London

1982

The Joy Of A Nation poster
7.0

A Kuwaiti social comedy play presented to the leaders of the Gulf states at the Gulf Summit in 1985, which was written by Abdul-Hussein Abdul-Ridha, a satirical play that discusses family issues, family bonding and religious extremism, the play talks about the loss of children and the home, neglect of parents, and who is responsible for that.

The Joy Of A Nation

1984

Al-Manakh Knights poster
8.0

The first Gulf economic play centered on an issue that affected members of Kuwaiti society, which sparked widespread controversy between Kuwaiti society and the Gulf community in general, and the issue was the "Al Manakh Market" crisis in 1982, which ended in losses exceeding $ 22 billion. Where the story tells about the second oil boom of the Gulf states at the end of the seventies and the beginning of the eighties of the twentieth century AD where the price of oil increased continuously until the Gulf countries recorded large financial surpluses, so the money poured into the stock market significantly until it opened a stock trading office in a semi-parallel office and was named a market "Al Manakh" in which money flowed greatly from almost all segments of Kuwaiti society and even foreign residents and some individuals from the Gulf states and increased frantic speculation and increased buying and selling for the future until it reached astronomical numbers.

Al-Manakh Knights

1983

The Trap poster
NR

The story revolves around people who go out in the spring to the desert and hunt pigeons. A person sets off into the desert, and while he is out in the desert, his car breaks down on one of the sand dunes in bad weather conditions, which exposes him to very bad situations, and things get worse when a wolf appears in front of him. The wolf attacks the car and tries to get him.

The Trap

1983

Representative Of The People poster
6.0

The Play Speaks about the problems during the 80’s during the parliament elections and the difficulties the people are facing in the State of Kuwait

Representative Of The People

1980

سهرة أوراق الخريف poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

سهرة أوراق الخريف

1987

Dr. Sunhat poster
6.0

The play tells the story of a Bedouin family consisting of the father of Umbriek, the mother of (Intisar Al-Sharah) and the sons of (Abdul Rahman Al-Aql) and (Muhammad Al-Ajimi), waiting for their elder son Sanhaat (Ahmed Jawhar [?]) Who was sent abroad to study for the doctorate, but was surprised by his return and accompanied him His foreign wife (Abeer al-Jundi), which is difficult to adapt to customs and traditions, the family always relies on consulting uncle Abu Muslafah (Ghanem Al-Saleh) who, along with Dr. Sunhat's father, is trying to find a suitable job for their son, Dr. Sunhat, to be shocked by obstacles that prevent him from the job.

Dr. Sunhat

1987

Bachelors House poster
NR

The events of the play take place in a singles’ house inhabited by dozens of people of different nationalities, and it sheds light on the solutions to the problems, concerns and suffering of singles in Kuwait in general, whether they are expatriates or citizens, in a purposeful critical comedic framework. It also alerts the competent authorities in the country to a number of illegal violations and transgressions and presents Some positive solutions to this problem that society suffers from before the state.

Bachelors House

1989

The ball is round poster
NR

A satirical stage play that explores the challenges facing sports in Kuwait, including fanaticism, social issues affecting athletes, and the role of official committees sent by the federation to represent the country in international events.

The ball is round

1988

1970s · 11 titles

Contempt poster
7.0

A tv movie discussing some controversial marital topics.

Contempt

1976

Also, Hello Dolly poster
5.5

Egyptian socialite Dalal is determined to win over Kuwaiti businessman Abdullah, who’s fallen for Dolly, a Lebanese seamstress. Dalal’s wild schemes to sabotage their romance lead to a hilarious clash of love and cultural quirks.

Also, Hello Dolly

1974

The Unknown Voice poster
NR

Horror television movie from Kuwait.

The Unknown Voice

1973

The Judge Radhi poster
NR

Radi The Judge

The Judge Radhi

1970

Husband Needed Immediately poster
5.0

Husband Needed Immediately to married a wealthy woman in order to get to her old Husband since she get divorced 3 times

Husband Needed Immediately

1971

Bu Saleh's House poster
8.0

Umm Salih is an authoritarian woman who controls the home and Abu Salih, and she has the first and last word in the house and the situation continues like this until her husband's nephew Ahmed is discharged from the mental hospital, as he returned to avenge his uncle's wife or Salih because it was the reason he entered the hospital, and before that he had suffered a lot from Injustice and domination. He continued to claim madness to reveal many of the secrets that occur in the house to his uncle, which made him regain control of the house, but after his daughter Hoda was lost with a young man.

Bu Saleh's House

1978

Ali Janah Al-Tabrizi and his follower Qaffa poster
7.0

The play deals with two characters of the Thousand and One Nights, from which the author formulated a separate story to address a specific purpose

Ali Janah Al-Tabrizi and his follower Qaffa

1975

The Minister’s Wife poster
7.0

Her Excellency the Minister wife , a black comedy that reflects aspects of our bitter reality. There is no doubt that the theatrical drama since the first manifestation of its manifestation until now has not changed the law that Aristotle planned and codified for him, in addition to its dependence on the availability of the requirements of the dramatic conflict whereby he adopted the necessity of events and drew visions through beauty tools The technician is known, however, that the concept of conflict is beginning to change

The Minister’s Wife

1979

The bird landed, the bird flew away poster
NR

A play that revolves around the lives of two parents from two different social classes, namely (Bou Fariala) with his son and daughter, who are from the wealthy class, and (Bou Hilan) with his son (Hilan), who are from the poor class, but they are neighbors and brothers.

The bird landed, the bird flew away

1971

A World of Women and a Man poster
NR

A kuwaiti play starring Abdulhussain Abdulredha and Nawal Abu Alfutooh.

A World of Women and a Man

1972

A Killer For Rent poster
NR

An unemployed man plots with his friend to murder his wealthy aunt so he can inherit her money, but their plan spirals into complications and surprises.

A Killer For Rent

1970

1960s · 7 titles

from the revelation of the guidance poster
6.0

The events revolve around a reckless young man who neglects his wife and son without indifference, while his father tries to urge him to take responsibility in his home and work, and treat his wife and son in the right way.

from the revelation of the guidance

1965

Game of Fate poster
NR

In Game of Fate, we follow Haji Ibrahim, a humble man struggling to build a better life for his family amid the social and economic hardships of 1960s Kuwait. Despite his determination, he finds himself at the mercy of fate, facing unexpected challenges that threaten to derail his dreams. Supported by his resilient wife Amina and caught in complex relationships with those around him, Haji Ibrahim’s journey captures a compelling story of ambition, sacrifice, and the unpredictable twists of life.

Game of Fate

1960

Kuwait in 2000 poster
6.0

"Kuwait in 2000" is a Kuwaiti comedy play that explores the future of Kuwait during, and after the decline of oil, produced on February 5, 1965

Kuwait in 2000

1966

At Odds poster
NR

A veterinarian pretends to be a human doctor to impress his fiancée, but his elaborate deception leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps that threaten both his relationship and his secret.

At Odds

1968

The Court of the District poster
6.5

The Court of The district is a comedy play of the daily problems in the Kuwaiti Families which is solved in the Court

The Court of the District

1967

Seize the Day poster
NR

In Seize Your Day, a greedy fabric merchant’s selfishness sparks endless conflicts, leading him to lose both business and relationships in a satirical take on the folly of unchecked ambition.

Seize the Day

1965

Who doesn’t obey will be lost poster
NR

The events revolve around a man who is reckeless and neglects his family and work, and then his conditions change for the worse because of the influence of bad friends on him.

Who doesn’t obey will be lost

1967

Series credits

Time of the Cobbler poster
NR

The events revolve around the Wali of Justice Stan (Abu Shuja), the just governor who handles the affairs of a state that has lived in the shadow of his justice and generosity of morals for a long time. Illegal Profit draws up a plan to remove the governor and the Minister of Cheb (Badran)

Time of the Cobbler

1998

A family Over A Hot Oven poster
NR

A Kuwaiti series that takes place in a comedy setting, about the miser (Abu Saleh), his wife (Fatima), his daughter (Hayla), and his son (Saleh), arising between the mother of Fatima's mother and her husband Saleh many problems because of his sadness. While Hamdan lives with his sister Al-Ansabya, who is looking to marry anyone.

A family Over A Hot Oven

1987

Mother of the Girls poster
8.5

A Kuwaiti mother has six daughters and one son struggling with her daughters after leaving her husband's house to start a new life.

Mother of the Girls

2009

To you with greetings poster
NR

Khaled and Amina are a simple couple, who cooperate together in raising their children, which puts them in a constant challenge all the time, to solve their problems and obstacles that stand in their way, taking responsibility for Abu Khaled, who marries Naima and brings her problems with him.

To you with greetings

1986

The Money Man poster
NR

Rahi, a miser known as "Abu Al-Floos", runs a spice shop and gets scammed, triggering a series of comedic events as he tries to recover his money.

The Money Man

1987

The Money Man poster
NR

Rahi, a miser known as "Abu Al-Floos", runs a spice shop and gets scammed, triggering a series of comedic events as he tries to recover his money.

The Money Man

1987

The Strangers poster
NR

Set in the fictional City of Storms, "Al-Ghorbaa" is a Kuwaiti heritage drama that follows the lives of citizens under the oppressive rule of Kamel Al-Awsaf. With injustice and fear spreading through the streets, a masked knight, a courageous woman named Hind, and a resourceful ally named Morjan emerge as symbols of hope. Together, they quietly resist the regime in a fight to reclaim their city's freedom and dignity.

The Strangers

1984

Means Well poster
6.5

Abu Radh, a crafty and opportunistic mailman, projects an image of poverty to those around him. In reality, he's a silent partner in multiple lucrative ventures that have made him incredibly wealthy. As he juggles his secret fortune with his humble facade, the question remains: can he keep his hidden wealth under wraps, or will the truth eventually catch up to him?

Means Well

1993

A Wife By The Computer poster
NR

In this Kuwaiti comedy series, Ghafel embarks on multiple marriages arranged through a computer, thanks to his cousin, who owns an online matchmaking company. However, each marriage ends in failure, prompting him to continuously search for a new wife.

A Wife By The Computer

1985

Harassment poster
NR

Mansour marries Hayat, and he thinks that he will live a simple, decent life with her, but he is surprised by her mother’s interference in all their affairs, and debts control him, and every time he tries to overcome his problems, he falls into another problem.

Harassment

1988

He Came Back, But poster
NR

Fouad Bukrouh leaves his wife Naima because of his many problems with her and her brothers Rami and Hanadi in order to live away from them simply and away from problems, but Naima does not leave him as she pursues him in order to bring him home by making plans with the help of her neighbor Laila, which aims through these plans to continue the problems between Naima and Fouad in order to She takes money from Naima.

He Came Back, But

1989

The Bird and The Storm poster
NR

Umm Jassim takes care of her children and her business after her husband's death. Sultan competes with her in the market, and he agrees with his assistant to spy on her for his own benefit and take revenge on her. However, Sultan eventually gets what he deserves for what he does.

The Bird and The Storm

1997

My Aunt Qumasha poster
8.7

A controlling mother who spies on her children and their spouses by installing cameras in their rooms is caught in a web of problems when one of her daughters-in-law finds out.

My Aunt Qumasha

1983

Donia Algaui poster
NR

Nadia seeks to catch a rich husband and trap him in any way, so she tries to get close to Ziad, then his brother Essam, and finally she marries their father, Saleh, without any of them knowing about her relationship with the other. Things develop when Saleh learns about the matter and what Nadia seeks.

Donia Algaui

2004

Al Kharaz poster
NR

The events revolve around the disobedience of the parents through the family of Jassim Al-Kharaz and his children, who hinder their parents and care only about their own interests.

Al Kharaz

2007

Freej Swaileh poster
NR

The story revolves around the grandfather (Bo Saleh), who owns a residential neighborhood consisting of several houses. The grandfather (Bu Saleh) lives in the neighborhood with his grandson (Sweileh), and as the days go by, the grandfather's children live with him in the same neighborhood, but they want him to sell the neighborhood.

Freej Swaileh

2005

Fates poster
9.0

"Al-Aqdar" (Fate) is a 1978 Kuwaiti drama that follows Khalifa, a man torn between tradition and change as he considers a second marriage to fulfill his dream of fatherhood. Set amid Kuwait's transformation following the oil boom, the series explores family conflicts and the impact of modernization on personal and generational values.

Fates

1978

Bumutih Yush Mutih Yatish poster
NR

A family comedy series, set in a social context, about the Bu Muteih family - Salem Al Muhtaraj - and his wife Moza, and the relationships between them and those around them.

Bumutih Yush Mutih Yatish

1993

Ruqaya and Sabeeka poster
10.0

The series revolves around the two sisters (Ruqaya) and (Sabeeka), who work selling old women's necessities, where they meet (Diab), who works as a driver, who marries (Sabeeka) and then discovers that the house in which (Sabeeka) and (Ruqaya) live belongs to them and events escalate

Ruqaya and Sabeeka

1986

Black and White Family poster
NR

This series takes place in a comedy drama about family life in Kuwait, through situations in which a family falls during their daily lives, such as eating from the street.

Black and White Family

2002

daily life of a retierd man poster
NR

The events revolve around Abu Saleh, the municipal controller who retires from Amma because of his desire to try entrepreneurship. He works with his friend Abu Ahmed on several projects, but they are all failed, and with the succession of events, Abu Saleh decides to return to his previous job.

daily life of a retierd man

1995

Birds on The water poster
NR

The events of the series revolve around the Kuwaiti reality in particular, and the Gulf reality in general, through a group of adults and children, where the two generations meet, and many influential situations occur between them.

Birds on The water

1981

Keep trying poster
NR

The Kuwaiti comedy series حاور زاور, produced in 1972, features a series of humorous and socially reflective scenarios centered around everyday challenges and misunderstandings in Kuwaiti society. Each episode presents a standalone comedic plot that draws on interactions among neighbors, friends, and family, using humor to highlight social issues and relationship creating an engaging viewing experience that resonated with audiences of the time.

Keep trying

1972

the punishment poster
NR

The events take place among the family members of Abu Khaled, where his wife Aisha was authoritarian and imposes her opinion on everyone, as well as she does not want his mother to interfere in their lives at all. The years pass and Abu Khaled's mother dies, and Aisha controls Khalid as she did with his father until the conditions changed when she fell ill.

the punishment

1994

A traveler without identity poster
NR

The work deals with the story of a man who came out of prison, trying to avenge the person who caused the destruction of his life, but his life quickly deteriorates before he executes his plan and his marriage is in danger.

A traveler without identity

1988

Ateej Al soof poster
NR

The story revolves around (Ben Salem), who lives in an old house of the folk style, and he dies and recommends not to sell the house, although the heirs wanted to sell it so that all the heirs would take a share, but because of the will they decide to convert it into a popular old-style hotel as an investment.

Ateej Al soof

2006

The Harmful poster
NR

Bumatih is a miserly, greedy father, lover of interests. His main concern is access to money in any way. Bumatih’s family and those around him are affected by his bad nature. We see some of his family support him and others who want to be freed from him, in addition to some social problems that occur between Bumatih, his neighbors, his only sister and her husband.

The Harmful

1999

Al nas Ajnas poster
NR

A Kuwaiti comedy series, whose events revolve in separate connected episodes, and deals with topics from society in a comic form.

Al nas Ajnas

1997

planter of Evil poster
NR

(Ibrahim) is a stingy man, who is cruel to his family and his wife (Najat), who suffers with him a lot, and tries to use his father's love for him to prevent his brother from visiting him and obtaining his inheritance, and the events continue.

planter of Evil

1995

Houses of snow poster
NR

The events of the series revolve around two adjacent families, but between them are many differences that result in many problems between the Boufiyad family and the Bouboud family in a comedy and fictional way.

Houses of snow

2001

Sahebat Al Emtiaz poster
NR

The Show discusses several social issues through the character of a woman who runs a daily publication.

Sahebat Al Emtiaz

2006

Alsahih ma yutih poster
NR

A social comedy that revolves around Samiha and her son Hilal, and his uncle Dahi’s interference with their lives, until he marries Fawzia, so Hilal tries to convince his mother to marry the divorced Nouf, but his mother rejects the matter, until she recognizes Nabil and everything changes.

Alsahih ma yutih

1997

Left And Didn't Return poster
10.0

The work deals with the story of Suleiman Abu Al-Rish, who is married to Ghanima, the owner of the company he runs. Suleiman goes crazy when he suffers many successive disasters after his marriage to Dalal, his first wife, Ghanima.

Left And Didn't Return

1982

سابع جار poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

سابع جار

1998

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