The Sailor
1935 · ★ 8.0 · Drama
Fatima is a poor wife married to Hamido the sailor. Due to financial constraints, she pawns her jewelry to cover household expenses. She meets Umm Mahmoud, who is often away from home for work. Umm Mahmoud offers to arrange an evening with Ali Bey for Fatima. She goes to visit him, and her husband arrives, becoming suspicious. A dispute arises between them.
Directed by Togo Mizrahi · Written by Togo Mizrahi
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Amina Mohamed فاطمة -
Togo Mizrahi حميدو -
Mohamed El Sebaii على بك -
Fauzi ElGazaerli المجذوب -
إحسان الجزايرلي أم محمود
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