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Release Year1969
Runtime2h 22m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Music, Romance
Votes8
DirectorHussein Kamal
WritersYoussef Francis
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Father Is on the Tree
About My Father Is on the Tree
A young man is shunned by his friends after he starts an affair with a dancer.
Directed by Hussein Kamal, My Father Is on the Tree leans on a strong ensemble — Abdel Halim Hafez, Nadia Lotfi, Mervat Amin — 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 1969.
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