Acting
Abdel Ghani El Nagdi
Born December 6, 1915 · Egypt
Died March 20, 1980 · aged 64
An Egyptian actor and writer, born in the village of Al-Mashaya, one of the centers of Assiut Governorate, in 1915. He began his career in cinema through the film (Mohamed Ali Street) in 1944, and since then he was known for many secondary roles in cinema. His characters varied between the policeman, the naive villager, the street vendor, and many others. He can be recognized through the films (Th…
Known For
In Your Hands · 1960In Your Hands
★ 4.51960
MovieComedyRomance
The story deals with an upscale family that is down on its luck. As the butcher Madbouly foots the bills for the entire family, the authoritative Berlanty is the one in charge. When the carpenter Ragab falls for Madbouly's niece Amal, Berlanty insists he finishes his education first.
Cairo Station · 1958Cairo Station
★ 7.41958
MovieCrimeDrama
Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed with Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.
The Malatily Bathhouse · 1973The Malatily Bathhouse
★ 5.51973
MovieDrama
The film is an adaptation of a novel by Ismåeel Walieddin. The main character, Ahmad, leaves rural eastern Egypt for the city hoping to become economically self-sufficient, gets an apartment for his parents, and obtains a law degree. He and his family are refugees from a town occupied by the Israeli army, Ismaåilia. Ali, the owner of the Malatily Bathhouse, offers to let him stay there for free. Ahmad encounters several characters there, including Naåeema, a prostitute who he becomes obsessed with, and Raouf, a homosexual man.
Yellow Valley · 1970Yellow Valley
1970
MovieDrama
The Blazing Sun · 1954The Blazing Sun
★ 6.91954
MovieDramaRomance
A wealthy landlord floods and destroys a village on purpose to prevent the people living there from making a profit off their crops. What he doesn't know is that his own daughter, Amal, is in love with Ahmed, a young man from the village.
Agony of Love · 1960Agony of Love
★ 7.01960
MovieRomance
Amal marries the train driver Mahmoud, who treats her harshly. She feels neglected despite her husband's presence, Mahmoud travels to another city and asks his assistant Hassan to look after his wife. During his absence, Amal expresses admiration for Hassan's morals, which soon turns into a special love.
Appointment with Satan · 1955Appointment with Satan
★ 7.01955
MovieDramaFantasy
Ragab is a doctor struggling with his financial life, he meets Nabil and discovers that he is the devil himself. They have a deal to make him the best doctor ever.
Searching for a Scandal · 1973Searching for a Scandal
★ 6.31973
MovieComedyRomance
As Magdy leaves Upper Egypt for a job, he befriends the playboy Sami who impresses him with his many relationships. After a chance meeting with Hanan, Magdy asks for Sami's help to get close to her, something that Sami is happy to provide and support with previous experiences.
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