The Unknown Man

The Unknown Man

1965 · 100 min · Drama

Safia is a beautiful girl from the countryside, who is loved by two men: Rashwan, the mayor's son, and Hamid, the poor young man. Her father approves her marriage to Rashwan, but Rashwan soon changes his mind, as he tries to get close to Hamdiya, Hamid's sister.

Directed by Mohamed Abdel Gawad · Written by Shaaban Mansour Amer

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