Hassan Hussein

Acting

Hassan Hussein

Born November 9, 1935 · Egypt

Died August 5, 2005 · aged 69

No biography available.

Known For

An Egyptian StoryAn Egyptian Story · 1982
An Egyptian Story
★ 6.51982
MovieDramaFantasy
After we last see him in "Alexandria, Why?" Egyptian filmmaker Yehia Mourad is in his thirties, and successful in his work, he has grown distant from his wife and children and suffers a symbolic blockage of the heart while shooting the final scenes of his latest film. After being flown to England for evaluation, it's determined that Yehia must undergo emergency surgery. Fact and fiction blend seamlessly—with healthy doses of cleverly absurdist fantasy—as the film explores the various personalities and forces that have made Yehia (and Youssef Chahine) the man he has become.
The Water-Carrier Is DeadThe Water-Carrier Is Dead · 1977
The Water-Carrier Is Dead
★ 7.81977
MovieDrama
Shousha El-Sakka, fears death because it took his wife. He meets with Shehata, and later knows that he is an undertaker assistant and he becomes pessimistic of him ,but when Shehata dies, Shousha is saddened by his passing.
التعلب فاتالتعلب فات
التعلب فات
MovieDramaComedy
Alexandria… Why?Alexandria… Why? · 1979
Alexandria… Why?
★ 6.51979
MovieDramaWar
Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of studying filmmaking in America but struggles to pursue his dream, given the constraints of his life in the middle class and the horrors of war.
Adieu BonaparteAdieu Bonaparte · 1985
Adieu Bonaparte
★ 5.91985
MovieDramaHistory
This big-budget historical epic from acclaimed Egyptian director Youssef Chahine features a crazed turn by Patrice Chereau as Napoleon Bonaparte. The film, an Egyptian-French co-production, deals with Napoleon's occupation of Alexandria and its effect on a typical Egyptian family. Michel Piccoli leads the cast as a general in Napoleon's army who tentatively befriends a local poet and falls in love with two young Egyptian brothers, reflecting complex themes of colonial desire, affection, and personal connection.
Shafiqa and MetwallyShafiqa and Metwally · 1978
Shafiqa and Metwally
★ 6.71978
MovieDramaHistory
The authorities summon many young men for forced labor in the Suez Canal, so Metwally leaves his sister Shafiqa alone with their old grandfather, whereupon Shafiqa is forced to succumb to the temptations of Diab, the district chief's son. As their sinful relationship is revealed, she is forced to leave for Asyut, where she becomes the mistress of Al Tarabishi, the supplier of slaves.
The Forbidden TalksThe Forbidden Talks · 2000
The Forbidden Talks
2000
MovieCrimeThriller
Police officer (Hossam) succeeds in arresting Dr. (Ryaid) who's sentenced to death in a murder case. But he uncovers other aspects to the murder that points to the involvement of the Mafia that trade narcotic pills.
Hello ShalabyHello Shalaby · 1969
Hello Shalaby
★ 9.51969
MovieComedy
A comedic play about a struggling theater cast seeking funding to show one of its plays. They stay in a hotel waiting for the financier, but they don't have money to pay the hotel bill, thus getting them into troubles.

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