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Release Date:
October 24, 2012
Original Title:
مهمة في فيلم قديم
Genres:
Comedy
Production Countries:
Egypt
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 85
A fame-seeking young man who considers himself a great talent imagines that he is spending his evenings with the late singer Abdel Halim Hafez who wants him to join him in a play. All the while, his mother remains the staunchest supporter of his talent and tries to help him achieve his dreams.
Director:
Ahmed Al-Badry
Director of Photography:
Atef El Mahdy
Producer:
Mohamed El Sobky
Writer:
Mohamed Farouk
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