The Tale of Three Girls

The Tale of Three Girls

1968 · 108 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Romance, Drama

Three women each have their own ambitions and aspirations. The first dreams of fame and fortune and meets a rich, married man she attempts to court. The second is a secretary with designs on her boss, even though he too is married. Having learned from her friends' experiences, the third takes an altogether different path.

Directed by Mahmoud Zulfiqar · Written by ElSayed Bedir

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