Forbidden at the Wedding Night

Forbidden at the Wedding Night

1975 · 112 min · ★ 6.9 · Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Zarifa objects the marriage of her daughter Mona from Tahsin, as she wants her married to a wealthy man, while Ashour, Mona's father, supports the marriage. Zarifa dies, and Ashour, Mona and Tahsin settle on a wedding date, only to see Zarifa's spirit appearing to them trying to spoil their plans.

Directed by Hasan El-Saifi · Written by Farouk Sabry

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