His Excellency, The Ambassador

His Excellency, The Ambassador

1966 · 95 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Romance, Drama, Music

After the ambassador travels abroad, the servant takes advantage of this opportunity and impersonates him.

Directed by Niazi Mostafa · Written by Abdel Hai Adib

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