Ahmed El-Sabawy

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Ahmed El-Sabawy

Born December 4, 1928 · Egypt

Died August 28, 2018 · aged 89

No biography available.

Known For

It's Better Without MarriageIt's Better Without Marriage · 1978
It's Better Without Marriage
1978
MovieDrama
Iman is surprised that her brother Hossam is in a relationship with actress Nahed. His ideal image collapses and she decides to abandon her morals. She invites Sherif to the house in the absence of Hossam,and he discovers that she has no previous experiences so he decides to marry her.
Guys in hellGuys in hell · 1988
Guys in hell
1988
Movie
Medhat becomes addicted as a result of his family's work abroad and their preoccupation with him, and Osama is determined to steal his miser father's money, while Ahmed lives a desperate love story with his colleague and does not succeed in achieving any of his wishes.
The BeggarThe Beggar · 1983
The Beggar
6.41983
MovieComedyRomance
After failing to find stable work in Cairo, Hassanein joins a group of beggars and unwittingly becomes involved with a corrupt businessman who suspects him of being a police informant.
الخطوة الداميةالخطوة الدامية · 1992
الخطوة الدامية
1992
MovieDrama
Return My HeartReturn My Heart · 1957
Return My Heart
5.41957
MovieRomanceDrama
In Egypt forties and before the 14th of July revolution in 1952, a poor family lives in a prince's palace where the father works as a gardener. The family has two children Ali and Hassan. Ali grows up liking the prince's daughter who loves him too. Now grown ups, they realize how impossible this love story is. Joining the army, Ali fights in Palestine while the brother joins the police and is part of the King's guards. Ali gets back from Palestine and joins the secret military movement that will soon rule Egypt, The Free Officers. The revolution starts and the Free Officers are now in charge, putting Ali against his brother as a guard for the king and also against his lover, the prince's daughter as the revolution will confiscate all her family's wealth.
Ramadan On The VolcanoRamadan On The Volcano · 1985
Ramadan On The Volcano
6.11985
MovieComedy
Ramadan is a poor young employee who wants to marry his fiancée Alia but can't afford it. He plans to steal and hide the employees' salary bag, then turn himself in and serve his sentence so that he can get married after. Upon his release, he finds out that another gang stole the money bag.
Qaher El ZalamQaher El Zalam · 1979
Qaher El Zalam
1979
MovieDrama
The film tells the story of the life of Ambed Arab literature Taha Hussein since his childhood in one of the villages of Minya, where he was able to overcome all difficulties despite being blind to leave his mark on literature, cultural scene and the educational system.
Abou Zeid of His TimeAbou Zeid of His Time · 1995
Abou Zeid of His Time
1995
Movie
Ghada, a young woman from a wealthy family, falls in love with her university colleague, Abou Zeid. Despite opposition from her influential uncle due to social differences, she chooses to follow her heart. But their marriage soon faces unexpected challenges that put their trust in each other to the test.

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Return My HeartReturn My Heart · 1957
Return My Heart
5.41957
MovieRomanceDrama
In Egypt forties and before the 14th of July revolution in 1952, a poor family lives in a prince's palace where the father works as a gardener. The family has two children Ali and Hassan. Ali grows up liking the prince's daughter who loves him too. Now grown ups, they realize how impossible this love story is. Joining the army, Ali fights in Palestine while the brother joins the police and is part of the King's guards. Ali gets back from Palestine and joins the secret military movement that will soon rule Egypt, The Free Officers. The revolution starts and the Free Officers are now in charge, putting Ali against his brother as a guard for the king and also against his lover, the prince's daughter as the revolution will confiscate all her family's wealth.

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