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The White Rose
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The White Rose

1932-12-04 · 130 min · ★ 10.0

Romance · Music · Drama

Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.

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Directors
Mohammed Karim
Production companies
فيلم عبدالوهاب
Countries
Egypt
Status
Released

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Mohamed Abdel WahabMohamed Abdel Wahabمحمد جلال أفندى
Dawlat AbiadDawlat Abiadفاطمة هانم - زوجة الأب
Samira KholosiSamira Kholosiرجاء إسماعيل بك
Soliman NaguibSoliman Naguibإسماعيل بك - والد رجاء
Zaki RostomZaki Rostomشفيق بك - شقيق فاطمة هانم
Mohamed Abdel KoudoussMohamed Abdel Koudoussخليل أفندى - باشكاتب الدائرة
Tawfiq Al MardanlliTawfiq Al Mardanlliالشيخ مدبولى
Said Abou BakrSaid Abou Bakr
Edmond TuimaEdmond Tuimaالساكن الأطرش
Riad Al SunbatiRiad Al Sunbatiيعزف عود فى اغنية النيل نجاشى

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