
Acting
Sameer Ghanem
Born 1937-01-15 · Asyut, Egypt
Samir Youssif Ghanem graduated from the faculty of agriculture in 1967. He became friends with George Seydhom and al-Deyf Ahmed and the three formed “Adwaa al-Masrah” (Theater Lights), which was a singing and acting trozupe. Ghanem had outstanding stage performances in the productions “Tabeekh al-Malayka” (Angelic Cuisine), “Romeo wa Juliet,” among others. Ghanem also had an outstanding performance in “Fawazir Ramadan” – Ramadan Trivia Shows – where he assumed the character Fatouta. Among his most successful television performances was his role in “Hekayat Captain Mizo” (The Tales of Captain Mizo). Although having a career containing several flops and mediocre efforts, Ghanem is considered among the most talented, spontaneous and resourceful comedic actors in the middle east.
Acting credits
6.9Zarifa objects the marriage of her daughter Mona from Tahsin, as she wants her married to a wealthy man, while Ashour, Mona's father, supports the marriage. Zarifa dies, and Ashour, Mona and Tahsin settle on a wedding date, only to see Zarifa's spirit appearing to them trying to spoil their plans.
Forbidden at the Wedding Night
1975
NR(Nabil) returns to Egypt after an absence of 18 years to recover his father's palace after the guard has been lifted from him, gets to know the school (Amal), be surprised by his friend (Omar) who has become wealthy from the drug trade and becomes an influential businessman, (Omar) succeeds in attracting ( Nabil) to his world. And he turns his evening to the palace, which turns into a den of delinquency
Save Whatever is Possible
1985
NRBasbousa is an orphan girl, who has a love affair with Samir, takes advantage of the admiration of Rafat, the manager of Samir, and asks him to promote her fiancé, so he agrees, which arouses the jealousy of one of his colleagues, and he begins to spread rumors.
Ela Al Ma2zoon Ya Habibi
1977
NRThe domineering wife is absent from the house, so the husband takes advantage of the opportunity to catch his breath, as he frequent cabarets and mixes with dancers, with the help of her nephew, who brought him to watch her husband.
My Wife Is a Gang Boss
2008
NRA strict father refuses to let his beautiful daughter marry the young pilot she loves, believing that the life of a pilot is filled with danger. The pilot sees a dead end, but that does not prevent him from using his cunning to persuade his beloved's father of their marriage.
The Two Friends
1970
An anthology of two highly experimental apocalyptic fantasy dramas with sci-fi and psychological horror elements. Originally intended to comprise a third story, 'Sifr' ['Zero'], directed by Nagi Angelo, the film was banned outright by the Egyptian censors and may not have had its domestic premiere until it was broadcast on satellite television in November 2012.
Two - One - Zero
1974
NRNo synopsis available yet.
A Million Dollar Deal
1992
4.7This satirical comedy revolves around Tatah, a maladjusted, poor man from Abdeen who befriends a woman online with help from his nephew. Just as his life starts to change, the woman is kidnapped and he sets out to save her.
Tattah
2013
NRThe director's final work prior to his early death to chronic liver disease was this gleefully ghoulish horror comedy, which imparted the following straightforward moral: if you smother your wife to death with a bowl of porridge and bury her remains in a shallow grave, purely in order to start a new life with your mistress - then don't be too surprised if your wife returns and is more than a little angry about the situation! Like Shabl's two previous features, the film was released theatrically before also becoming a minor hit on home video.
Love and Revenge... With a Meat Cleaver
1992
NRMaster Farhat falls for the dancer Seham and decides to produce a movie for her. Seham is in love with Shaker and convinces Farhat to have him star opposite her in the movie. Shaker's friend, Saber, enlists his help to find a job, and Shaker introduces Saber to Farhat as an Italian director.
Kings of Laughter
1975
NRMamdouh carries on with his womanizing ways after his marriage. His brother Fathy suffers from the constant preoccupation of his wife Nawal with her work. Mamdouh takes Fathy to a brothel, to take his mind off his problems, but Nawal discovers her husband's infidelity.
A Question in Love
1975
NRThe film tells the story of an employee who suffers from her husband's extreme jealousy and distrust, so many funny situations happen until things get very bad when he imagines a relationship between her and her boss, and seeks revenge to defend his honor and wounded dignity.
Samora & the Pretty Girl
1984
8.6The story revolves around the problems of married people in (Egypt) from the economic and social aspects, where the poor young man (Masoud) falls in love with the aristocratic girl (Lina), and marries her despite her father's refusal. The simple poor life experience with her husband, whom she loves, her father tries to pressure her by various means, including threatening to deprive her of the inheritance, but she is determined to stay with her husband, Masoud asks Lina to move with her to her father's villa in order to get out of the difficult life he lives in rented home.
The Married Couples
1976
NRA millionaire's daughter goes to Tunisia with her father's secretary, but she refuses to sing at concerts despite her beautiful voice. When she meets a flirty guy who tries to make her fall for him, she decides to teach him a lesson when she learns of his history with women.
Rihlat El Saada
1966
A struggling screenwriter is hired by a low-budget film producer to create a fresh and unconventional story. His inspiration comes from a mysterious man who appears to predict the future. As the script takes shape, reality and fiction begin to intertwine, leading to a series of bizarre and comedic events that spiral out of control.
Film Mish Hindi
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7.0Hilarious interactions ensue when Farhat discovers on his wedding night that he has married his mother-in-law.
When The Dice Rolls
2020
4.73 young men aims older women for financial gains by working as gigolos,during a summer vacation,one of them targets a strict unmarried woman by making her fall in love with him to win her trust,meanwhile,his two friends struggles with their plans too before end of summer.
The Tender Gender
1977
6.1Three friends are arrested after committing an accident with their car. After finishing their sentence, they become partners with the owner of a decoration workshop. But he deceives them and spends the money in gambling. They force him to sign a waiver of his workshop but he wants to get it back.
The Three Friends
1966
NRSamir and Wafaa get married after a long engagement. When Wafaa's sister Saedya tries to cause trouble in their marriage, both Wafaa and Samir try to get rid of her.
Sadia Is After Me
1994
7.0Khamis is a terrible football player, while playing football with his friends he shoots the ball away and broke an abandoned museum's window. After entering the museum he finds that statues become alive at 17:00.
World War III
2014
8.0Soria works in the theatrical troupe "Asfour Troupe" and marries the director, Essam, despite the actor Shaker being in love with her. Essam travels abroad, and the ship he's on sinks. After the legal waiting period for a missing spouse passes, Soria marries Shaker. Essam suddenly returns, shocking everyone with his reappearance. He is unaware that his wife married his friend during his absence. Soria is torn – Essam insists on reclaiming her, while she feels affection for both husbands. Sensing Soria's inner conflict, Shaker divorces her and marries his colleague Sanaa. Meanwhile, Essam returns to Soria once again.
Bride and two grooms
1982
NRHamdy falls in love with Faten whom he tries to approach her by claiming that he lost his eyesight. Faten feels sorry for him and tries to help him in his crisis by taking him to her uncle, the ophthalmologist, so he begins to stall her.
We Men Are Good
1971
5.5A high school teacher volunteers to transform five notorious misfits into model students and has unintended results.
The School of Mischief
1973
3.5When the prison car breaks down, the prison guard is forced to take the three prisoners to the nearest house to look for help, and the prisoners get into a lot of comedic situations.
Lasna Mala'ekah
1970