Qasim Al-Malakh

Acting

Qasim Al-Malakh

Born November 21, 1946 · Baghdad, Iraq (age 79)

An Iraqi comic actor born in Baghdad in 1946. He portrayed iconic comedic characters that cannot be replicated, most notably the role of Rajab in the television series The Wolf and the Eyes of the City. He is also considered one of the pillars of Iraqi cinema, having participated in many films that dominated theaters and achieved major box-office revenues in Iraqi cinemas at the time. He also hel…

Known For

Building No. 13Building No. 13 · 1987
Building No. 13
1987
MovieComedy
Saleh inherits a building after the death of his uncle, he is surprised to find out that tenants living in the building are suffering from different kind of problems caused by his late uncle especially the high rent that he used to collect from them which is higher than the amount agreed on in the contract. Saleh gets an offer from a rich man who wants to buy the building by any price but Saleh refuses that causes the rich man to ask one of his men to do the job of scaring the tenants so they would leave the building.
Fayeq Gets MarriedFayeq Gets Married · 1984
Fayeq Gets Married
1984
Movie
A simple employee decides to marry his colleague at work, but he can't get her a proper apartment, so he turns to friends to help him in vain. They decide to get married in a mobile caravan, and they face funny situations.
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.
A Groom, ButA Groom, But · 1990
A Groom, But
1990
MovieComedy
The diary of an electricity meter reader who constantly suffers from being chased by dogs. He falls in love with a mute girl, while the playful neighbor woman tries to catch his attention, causing jealousy in the mute girl. This leads to amusing incidents that captivate the entire neighborhood.
The GameThe Game · 1989
The Game
1989
Movie
Dr. Rafe' weds his wife after a love story. When routine and boredom start to set in, Rafe' decides to make his wife think that he is seeing someone else to make her jealous. The wife tries to find out why her husband wants to have an affair.
Mr. DirectorMr. Director · 1990
Mr. Director
1990
MovieComedy
The daily antics of an Iraqi manager
The HeadThe Head · 1977
The Head
10.01977
Movie
The events take place between Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Chases and searches occur between the police and smugglers, where a group of villains stole the head of King Santrouk II, who held a significant position in history.
King Ghazi of IraqKing Ghazi of Iraq · 1993
King Ghazi of Iraq
1993
Movie
The film depicts the biography of King Ghazi, one of the kings of Iraq in the 1930s, who sought to break free from the bonds of British colonization and adopt a nationalist path. This led various parties to attempt his assassination, including the servant Sa'id, who is also disposed of after the assassination. The film also portrays aspects of life in Iraq during the 1930s.

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