A Tale from the Arabian Nights

A Tale from the Arabian Nights

1964 · 125 min · ★ 10.0 · Fantasy, Drama, Crime, Adventure

The story of Hassan Al-Shahat and his son Shahtout who frequent the religious commemorating ceremonies to display their magic tricks. Hassan is shocked to learn of his wife's unfaithfulness, but he is in for an even more shocking surprise.

Directed by Hassan Al-Imam · Written by Mohamed Mostafa Sami

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