Anwar Al Shinnawy

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Anwar Al Shinnawy

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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.
A Date with the UnknownA Date with the Unknown · 1980
A Date with the Unknown
1980
MovieDramaAction
Cited as the first Saudi narrative feature. The story revolves around a police officer who is accused of killing his colleague. He flees in order to defend his innocence and arrest the real criminal, and throughout the pursuit of the perpetrator, he is exposed to extremely difficult situations in order to prove his innocence.
A Day of My LifeA Day of My Life · 1961
A Day of My Life
8.01961
MovieMusicRomance
An unexpected love affair quickly blossoms between aspiring down-on-his-luck reporter Salah (Abdel Halim Hafez) and the subject of his first newspaper scoop, a pretty young heiress (Zubaida Tharwat)who's soon to be forced into an arranged marriage.
Conflict in the NileConflict in the Nile · 1959
Conflict in the Nile
7.21959
MovieRomanceDrama
Naïve young Muhasab is asked to accompany his more dependable friend, Mujahed, on a voyage up the Nile to Cairo. Once there, they will sell their boat, the "Bride of the Nile," in order to buy a barge that will make their village elders more competitive in business and trade. But a ruthless business rival is determined to see that the men never reach Cairo. Matters become even more complicated when Nargis, a scheming carnival dancer, is discovered hiding out in the cargo hold of the "Bride of the Nile."
Mother of the BrideMother of the Bride · 1963
Mother of the Bride
6.91963
MovieComedyDrama
This magnificently madcap comedy classic stars Egyptian film legends Tahiya Karioka and Emad Hamdi as Zeinab and Hussein, overworked parents who get little relief from the never ending demands of their seven mischievous children. When their eldest daughter, Ahlam, meets a dashing young man at a party, it's love at first sight and wedding plans must quickly be arranged. As preparations get underway, Zeinab and Hussein are soon overwhelmed by the elaborate and costly requests made by the groom's extravagant family. While tending to the needs of their other six children, Hussein and Zeinab must consider unconventional means to obtain the funds for a ceremony that the newlyweds will be proud of.
A Woman's SecretA Woman's Secret · 1960
A Woman's Secret
7.01960
MovieThrillerMystery
A man unsatisfied with his married life, looks for a new relationship and meets a dancer. When she goes to his house, she finds him murdered. The police investigation reveals that she has a brother who supports her and tries to reveal the true killer.
A Tale from the Arabian NightsA Tale from the Arabian Nights · 1964
A Tale from the Arabian Nights
10.01964
MovieFantasyDrama
The story of Hassan Al-Shahat and his son Shahtout who frequent the religious commemorating ceremonies to display their magic tricks. Hassan is shocked to learn of his wife's unfaithfulness, but he is in for an even more shocking surprise.
Eve's LiesEve's Lies · 1969
Eve's Lies
1969
MovieComedy
After her first husband Kamal's death, Wafaa marries Nash'at and suffers from his neglect. To incite Nash'at's jealousy, she uses the help of a stage prompter to play the role of her late husband and claim that he is still alive. Things take an unexpected turn when Kamal himself appears.

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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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