Shalom the Sportsman

Shalom the Sportsman

1937 · 100 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Comedy

The sandwich seller (Shalom) is surprised that he has inherited a fortune from his aunt who lives in the city of Damanhour, so he decides to travel there. While riding the train, he meets the football player (Sayed) who offers to help him become a player as well. (Kellan) asks (Shalom) to manage the restaurant he owns for him, so (Shalom) decides to manage the restaurant to serve the athletes.

Directed by Togo Mizrahi · Written by Togo Mizrahi

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