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Release Year1947
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageFR
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Music, Romance
Votes1
DirectorJean Mauran
WritersJean Mauran
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsMarouf, the Cairo Cobbler
About Marouf, the Cairo Cobbler
Adaptation of an Arabian Nights Story: The adventures of a Cairo cobbler who leaves his wife after she has had him arrested for buying her the wrong kind of vermicelli and honey cake.
Directed by Jean Mauran, Marouf, the Cairo Cobbler leans on a strong ensemble — Mohamed Touri, Leila Wehby, Tawfik Filali — 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 drama titles of 1947.
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