Sami Abdul Hameed

Acting

Sami Abdul Hameed

Born June 1, 1928 · Baghdad, Iraq

Died September 29, 2019 · aged 91

Born in 1928 in Samawa, Iraq, this esteemed artist served as a seasoned professor in theatrical sciences at the College of Fine Arts, University of Baghdad. Holding a law degree, he earned a diploma from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and a master's degree in theatrical sciences from the University of Oregon in the United States.

Known For

Wish You The BestWish You The Best · 1969
Wish You The Best
1969
MovieMusicComedy
Abu Sami and his son represent two completely different mindsets. The father clings to everything old-fashioned, while the young man tries to live his life and open up, but he faces his father's rejection of all that. What will he do?
NebuchadnezzarNebuchadnezzar · 1962
Nebuchadnezzar
★ 8.01962
Movie
The first Iraqi film in Technicolor narrates the biography of the renowned Assyrian king Nebuchadnezzar II, the builder of the Hanging Gardens. It depicts his experiences, bravery, and confrontations with surrounding enemies, highlighting the challenges he faced during his reign.
The WallsThe Walls · 1979
The Walls
★ 9.01979
MovieDrama
A simple family lives in Baghdad, led by a hardworking man named Sheikh Ali. He has a son named Abbas and a daughter named Najia. As Abbas matures, he falls in love with Majida. Yasin, Abbas's mother, seeks to arrange his marriage to Majida. This leads to a conflict between Yasin and Abbas, sparking the flames of revenge and a struggle for control over the family's commercial business.
Clash of LoyaltiesClash of Loyalties · 1983
Clash of Loyalties
★ 7.51983
MovieDramaWar
During the British colonial period in Iraq, Sheikh Dhari and his tribe openly reject colonization and employ peaceful resistance against the British occupation. In response, the English forces resort to violence, targeting Sheikh Dhari's locations in their confrontation with Laghman. When he is captured, they accuse him of blocking the road, revealing the schemes orchestrated by Britain in Iraq.
The Sad DawnThe Sad Dawn · 1991
The Sad Dawn
1991
MovieWarDrama
Amidst the turmoil of the 1991 war, parents faced a harrowing choice: to protect their loved ones from bombs and missiles, they sought refuge in shelters. In Baghdad's Amiriyah shelter, 450 souls found solace, but tragedy struck at dawn when two US missiles, guided by precision, ravaged the sanctuary, leaving devastation in their wake. Desperate families waited outside, their hopes dashed as the reality of war's cruelty unfolded, leaving behind a dawn tainted with sorrow.
AlmuneatafAlmuneataf · 1975
Almuneataf
1975
Movie
A group of rebellious young men living in Baghdad in the 1950s are consumed by feelings of frustration. Among them are Saeed, who is arrested for leading a workers' strike; Sharif, who sacrifices his life defending his principles; and Hamid, who is in love with his colleague Salma and dreams of marrying her. Life unfolds for these young men amidst their challenging circumstances.
The Horseman and the MountainThe Horseman and the Mountain · 1987
The Horseman and the Mountain
1987
Movie
A border village during the Iran-Iraq war experiences the evils of war from the viewpoint of a young man who reflects on the fate that befell his village in this grinding war. The reality of war is reflected by the villagers who try to lead a normal life despite all the hardships they are facing.
Bagdad My Rosy DreamBagdad My Rosy Dream · 2013
Bagdad My Rosy Dream
2013
Movie
The events of the film take place in the year 2008, during a period of security instability that gradually tends towards relative stability. The story highlights the struggle of Iraqi women and their determination to organize their family lives amid exceptional circumstances that placed all Iraqis under threat.

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