Acting
Hamdy Ghaith
Born January 7, 1924 · Egypt
Died March 7, 2006 · aged 82
Mahmoud Hamdy El Husseini Ghaith was an Egyptian actor, who was born in the village of Shalashlamoun, Ash Sharqia in 1924. He studied at the Faculty of Law and then studied at the Higher Institute of Cinema. He continued his theatrical studies in the French capital, Paris, and debuted through the movie Struggle in the Valley. In cinema, he presented many films, most notably Dawn of a New Day, The …
Known For
The Message · 1976The Message
★ 8.61976
MovieHistoryDrama
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
Saladin · 1963Saladin
★ 7.11963
MovieDramaWar
The first Sultan of Egypt and Syria leads the Muslim military campaign against the invading Christians from Europe during the Third Crusade.
A House in the Air · 1988A House in the Air
1988
MovieDrama
Directed by : Samir Al Asfory
The Blazing Sun · 1954The Blazing Sun
★ 6.91954
MovieDramaRomance
A wealthy landlord floods and destroys a village on purpose to prevent the people living there from making a profit off their crops. What he doesn't know is that his own daughter, Amal, is in love with Ahmed, a young man from the village.
Looking for Tutankhamun · 1997Looking for Tutankhamun
★ 10.01997
Movie
The story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, through the story of Gad, a young Nubian who comes to live in Luxor and accompanies Howard Carter during his search for the tomb.
3 Men and a Woman · 19603 Men and a Woman
★ 8.01960
MovieDramaMusic
Samya is a girl who is on the look for her white knight. First, she falls for the anchor Ahmed but after he proposes, she finds herself falling for the athlete Mokhtar. Then she falls for Dr. Galal, only to find herself unable to choose between the three of them.
The Berry and the Cane · 1986The Berry and the Cane
★ 3.01986
Movie
Set in old Cairo, Hassouna (Hamdy Gheith) is a mean thug who collects money from people for protection. He prosecutes Ashour El Nagy's (Ezzat El Alaily) family, who transform from wealth to poverty. Hassouna forces Ashour to divorce his wife and leave the neighborhood, and then tries to marry her.
Land of Fear · 2000Land of Fear
★ 6.92000
MovieDramaCrime
A police officer is chosen in the late 1960s for a unique and lifelong mission: to infiltrate Egypt’s criminal underworld. Stripped of his name and reputation, he adopts a new identity, living among smugglers, dealers, and nightclub owners. Over the years, he rises within this hidden world, all the while trying to balance his secret duty with the temptations of wealth, power, and desire. Against the backdrop of Egypt’s shifting political eras, his life becomes a meditation on morality, loyalty, and the fragile boundaries of identity and biblical-level metaphors.
Movies
The Message · 1976The Message
★ 8.61976
MovieHistoryDrama
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
Saladin · 1963Saladin
★ 7.11963
MovieDramaWar
The first Sultan of Egypt and Syria leads the Muslim military campaign against the invading Christians from Europe during the Third Crusade.
A House in the Air · 1988A House in the Air
1988
MovieDrama
Directed by : Samir Al Asfory
The Blazing Sun · 1954The Blazing Sun
★ 6.91954
MovieDramaRomance
A wealthy landlord floods and destroys a village on purpose to prevent the people living there from making a profit off their crops. What he doesn't know is that his own daughter, Amal, is in love with Ahmed, a young man from the village.
Looking for Tutankhamun · 1997Looking for Tutankhamun
★ 10.01997
Movie
The story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, through the story of Gad, a young Nubian who comes to live in Luxor and accompanies Howard Carter during his search for the tomb.
3 Men and a Woman · 19603 Men and a Woman
★ 8.01960
MovieDramaMusic
Samya is a girl who is on the look for her white knight. First, she falls for the anchor Ahmed but after he proposes, she finds herself falling for the athlete Mokhtar. Then she falls for Dr. Galal, only to find herself unable to choose between the three of them.
The Berry and the Cane · 1986The Berry and the Cane
★ 3.01986
Movie
Set in old Cairo, Hassouna (Hamdy Gheith) is a mean thug who collects money from people for protection. He prosecutes Ashour El Nagy's (Ezzat El Alaily) family, who transform from wealth to poverty. Hassouna forces Ashour to divorce his wife and leave the neighborhood, and then tries to marry her.
Land of Fear · 2000Land of Fear
★ 6.92000
MovieDramaCrime
A police officer is chosen in the late 1960s for a unique and lifelong mission: to infiltrate Egypt’s criminal underworld. Stripped of his name and reputation, he adopts a new identity, living among smugglers, dealers, and nightclub owners. Over the years, he rises within this hidden world, all the while trying to balance his secret duty with the temptations of wealth, power, and desire. Against the backdrop of Egypt’s shifting political eras, his life becomes a meditation on morality, loyalty, and the fragile boundaries of identity and biblical-level metaphors.
صراع العشاق · 1981صراع العشاق
1981
MovieDrama
The Devil of the Desert · 1954The Devil of the Desert
★ 6.71954
MovieAdventure
Essam, a young bedouin who discovers the cruel tyranny of his ruler after people from his tribe are unjustly murdered, decides to overthrow him.
The Intruder · 1967The Intruder
1967
MovieDrama
a symbolic take on the Jewish occupation of Palestine.
Dawn of a New Day · 1964Dawn of a New Day
★ 7.81964
MovieDramaRomance
The story of a 40-year-old married woman who has fallen into idleness and does not know how to approach the revolutionary events in her country. She finds a new meaning in life when she falls in love with an aspiring young student. “I shot FAGR YOM GUEDID in 1964. I count it among my best films and still stand by it completely. It is about the class whose assets were nationalized after the 1952 revolution. I explored the question of whether this class still had a place in Egyptian society.”
Round Trip to Ismailia · 1997Round Trip to Ismailia
★ 6.01997
MovieComedyDrama
The story of Egyptian displaced family from Ismailia after the 1967 war. Hema (Mohamed Fouad) dreams of becoming famous singer and continues the journey of success with the help of his friend (Mohamed Henedi) and his brother(Khaled Nabawy), but his brother is jealous of him and trying to drive a wedge between him and his lover (Hanan Turk). Hema is back to sing in Ismailia after the return of her natural life after the 1973.
Nar Elshouq · 1970Nar Elshouq
1970
MovieMusicDrama
(Sabah), the famous singer, agrees that her daughter (Howaida) will travel to Cairo in one of the nightclubs. Howaida meets (Sherif) and loves him, the sheriff tells his father Hassan that he wants to marry Howaida, the father denounces his son's behavior, as he had previously stood against his brother (Ali )’s marriage to Howaida's mother and still lives memories of his love for her, Sharif finds no way but To tell his uncle of his tragedy, he encourages him to continue to love and preserve him and win the heart of the one he loves.
Verdict at hearing's end · 1985Verdict at hearing's end
1985
MovieDrama
The lawyer, Buthaina, reveals for the descriptions of her brother's wife, Saeed, that the disease of madness is rampant in her father's family. Hammam is opening the descriptions of her husband's desire to get rid of the fetus. She is a doctor. She conducts the operation on the advice of her teacher. Her husband revolts against her, Hammam submits a report against her because of the crime of abortion, and Buthaina decides to defend her brother's wife.
Traces in the Sand · 1954Traces in the Sand
★ 8.31954
MovieCrimeDrama
A man suffering from delirium because of the secrets he hides.
El Madbah · 1985El Madbah
★ 6.01985
MovieDramaThriller
Hamdan and Zeinhom compete with Al-Madbah merchants to marry Master (Afkar).
Assassination of a Teacher · 1988Assassination of a Teacher
★ 8.01988
MovieDrama
The story deals with the story of the widow (Huda), who suffers from problems with her husband's brother who wants to take over her inheritance and her children, and the problems between them come to court, while trying to help a young student carrying a colleague from her, Upside down .
Borgwan Lane · 1989Borgwan Lane
1989
MovieDrama
The divorced Zeenat gets involved with Medhat in a forbidden relationship and then he abandons her. Sayed refuses to marry her even though she is pregnant. Sayed exploits student Hassan's need for money and agrees with him to marry Zeenat a marriage of convenience.
Lovers Village · 1954Lovers Village
★ 9.01954
MovieDrama
In one of the villages, a love story develops between Fatima and Abdul Karim, but before marrying her, Shahira, the city girl, ensnares him and makes a mistake with him. Faced with this mistake, he decides to marry her and abandon Fatima. Before the wedding date, Shahira runs away with another lover, which shocks Abdul Karim, and he decides to marry Fatima.
When Love Sings · 1973When Love Sings
1973
MovieMusicComedy
Al Hakika Al Areya
Love also dies · 1988Love also dies
1988
MovieDrama
A love story develops between the famous artist Abkar and the famous writer Murad Fahim. Despite his boss Mustafa Rushdi's warning to him about the fear of this relationship, which may affect his professional life, it develops, and he finds himself at a crossroads between choosing to continue with her or paying attention to his work.
Ghaltet El Omr · 1953Ghaltet El Omr
★ 7.01953
MovieDrama
Dr. Sami is subjected to harassment and arrogance from his wife, Munira. One of his patients is the singer Nadia, who visits his clinic for treatment. From here, Dr. Sami feels how gentle Nadia is. Dr. Sami's conditions change, and he even becomes preoccupied with Munira. Munira tries to find out the reason for this change, but fails to bring him back home, so she begins to spread rumors and scandals about him.
Samara Al-Amir · 1992Samara Al-Amir
1992
MovieMusic
In the palace of a Pasha, the maid Shalabya and the driver Ali fall in love, but the Pasha fires them when he finds out. Shalabya starts working at a nightclub and grows famous. When she falls for Omar and decides to quit dancing for him, Ali tries to sabotage their relationship.
TV Shows
Zezenia · 1997Zezenia
★ 6.01997
SeriesDrama
Set in Alexandria during the 1940s, at the height of the city's cosmopolitan golden age, Zezenia follows Bishr — the son of an Egyptian father and Italian mother — as he navigates a fractured sense of identity torn between East and West. Against a backdrop of World War II, mixed nationalities, and a society on the brink of change, the series is a sweeping portrait of love, belonging, and the soul of a city.
Bwabet Elhalwani · 1992Bwabet Elhalwani
1992
SeriesDrama
Bwabet El‑Halawani brings to life the human stories behind Egypt’s transformation during the Suez Canal era. Through craftsmen, families, and dreamers caught in political and social upheaval, the series blends history with personal struggle, showing how ambition, sacrifice, and resilience shaped a defining moment in Egypt’s past.
Al Sera Al Helalya · 1997Al Sera Al Helalya
1997
Series
It takes about the movement of the Hilali Tribe from the Arabic peninsula to the nowadays Tunisia. It takes about the adventures of Abu Zaid which are a mixture of facts and myths with a glimpse of glory on the hero's cunning and wisdom.
محمد رسول الله · 1980محمد رسول الله
★ 9.01980
SeriesDrama
The Honey and The Tears · 1983The Honey and The Tears
★ 9.51983
SeriesDrama
The series revolves around the two brothers Hafez and Shawqi, the sons of Haj Radwan, whose life paths are completely different, while Shawky indulges in the life of fun and luxury, his brother Hafez is busy working in trade with his father, and begins signs of conflict between them on several levels, and at the same time Hafez marries Dolat, and Shawky from Zainab, to ignite the ground of a new conflict.
A Woman from the Time of Love · 1998A Woman from the Time of Love
★ 9.01998
Series
When a father has to go abroad for work, he leaves his children in the care of his sister who comes to stay with them, only to be shocked when she witnesses their behavior. As the family struggles to adjust to the changes, the aunt wisely helps her brother's children through their problems.
Mountain Wolves · 1993Mountain Wolves
★ 9.01993
SeriesDramaFamily
In a town called Bahtoon Al-Jabal where the Hawara family lives following many fanatic customs. Sheikh Badar breaks the customary traditions and marries his daughter to a man from outside of the family, prompting her brother to try to kill her.
Aunt Safiya & the Monastery · 1996Aunt Safiya & the Monastery
1996
SeriesDrama
Safiya loves Harby but marries his uncle Asran after she finds that he loves another. After the mayor plots against Harby and Asran, he kills Asran and Harby is arrested. Safiya decides to raise her son Hassan to take revenge for his father and kill Harby after his release from prison.
The Days · 1979The Days
1979
Series
The series chronicles the life of Taha Hussein, The Dean of Arabic Literature, as he leaves the countryside to get a better education, and then leaves Egypt to France where he meets Susan whom he marries later.
نحن لا نزرع الشوكنحن لا نزرع الشوك
SeriesDrama
Nahno La Nazra El Shouk
عصر الأئمة · 1997عصر الأئمة
1997
Series
قلوب فقدت الحب · 1977قلوب فقدت الحب
1977
SeriesDrama
حارة الشرفا · 1986حارة الشرفا
1986
SeriesDrama