Almoshaghib Sitta

The poor young man, Sitta, is forced to do simple jobs as a magician and a robabki seller, but he fails at all of them. After being fired from his last job with the wealthy smuggler, Mamdouh, Sitta buys a piece of furniture in which Mamdouh had carefully hidden three million dollars, because it belonged to one of the big currency traders and his workers sold it while he was in prison without knowing its value. He decides to direct the money to charity and marry his beloved.

Directed by Mohamed Nabih, Almoshaghib Sitta leans on a strong ensemble — Mohamed Sobhi, Esaad Younes, Hayatem — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1988.