Mahmoud Zulfiqar

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Mahmoud Zulfiqar

Born February 17, 1914 · Tanta, Egypt

Died May 22, 1970 · aged 56

Mahmoud Zulfikar (February 18, 1914 – May 22, 1970) was an Egyptian film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He was a major figure in Egyptian film industry. He started his career as an architect, before becoming an actor in 1939. Zulfikar was one of the most prominent artists in Egyptian cinema, he was known for his boldness and adventure with the new talents he presented to the Egyptia…

Known For

Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise · 1955
Birds of Paradise
★ 8.01955
MovieComedyMusic
Three sisters stage their disappearance from home to force their father, who left his wife for a wealthy widow, to return to the family.
RepentanceRepentance · 1958
Repentance
★ 7.51958
MovieRomance
After his wife's death, Ahmed gets to leave his kids alone because of his work. His children seek help from a singer called Wedad who takes care of them. Ahmed gets attracted to Wedad, and uses his children to get her to stay longer, but they don't know that she has a past that still haunts her.
Above the cloudsAbove the clouds · 1948
Above the clouds
★ 8.01948
Movie
A young man and a young woman grow up as friends since childhood. When they grow up, this friendship turns into a strong love. However, the girl keeps her lover away from her because she feels that she was the reason for her sister’s injustice. This creates a psychological complex that makes her think that she will sacrifice her life to provide happiness for her sister. The young man resists this complex that prevents him from getting engaged to his girl.
Valley of starsValley of stars · 1943
Valley of stars
1943
MovieDramaFantasy
Adly and Raouf are brothers who love adventures. They end up on one of the islands far from urbanization. They encounter a tribe celebrating by beating drums, and its members surround Zainab tied up, dancing around him as she calls for help in an Egyptian language. Adly is determined to save her. During the return trip, Adly feels a feeling of love for Zainab. He is surprised by a magician who wants to retrieve Zainab.
Rawaat El HobRawaat El Hob · 1968
Rawaat El Hob
★ 7.51968
MovieDramaRomance
A young girl marries the author whom she admires, but later discovers that he's not who he appears to be. She runs away and meets a handsome young man and they decide to get married.
Girls' SecretsGirls' Secrets · 1969
Girls' Secrets
1969
MovieComedy
Laylat Al-farahLaylat Al-farah · 1942
Laylat Al-farah
1942
MovieDrama
A man divorces his wife and his daughter Salma lives with him. However, he marries a playful young girl who cheats on him with a theater actor called Riyad, who brags about his infidelity to his friend, the playwright Hazem. Salma happens to meet Hazem on the same train, as she was traveling to her father’s estate and he was going to visit his friend Riyad. At the estate, Salma learns about her stepmother's betrayal.
The Tale of Three GirlsThe Tale of Three Girls · 1968
The Tale of Three Girls
★ 7.01968
MovieComedyRomance
Three women each have their own ambitions and aspirations. The first dreams of fame and fortune and meets a rich, married man she attempts to court. The second is a secretary with designs on her boss, even though he too is married. Having learned from her friends' experiences, the third takes an altogether different path.

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