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Release Year1959
Runtime—
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorEssa Karama
WritersEssa Karama
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Surprises Motel
About The Surprises Motel
Two youths open an office for secret police work. A man in the office asks him to look for a dog that his mistress has gone out and lost, while he is staying with her in the hotel where she works as a dancer. The investigators are unable to find the dog and decide to hand over another dog similar to the client. One goes to the hotel to deliver the fake dog dancer after changing his shape to become the same as the missing dog. In the hotel unexpected events occur, so the young man can discover a gang consisting of some of the hotel staff specialized in stealing money. The young man masquerades and searches for this gang and the events follow.
Directed by Essa Karama, The Surprises Motel leans on a strong ensemble — Ismail Yasseen, Hind Rostom, Reyaad ElQasabgy — 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 comedy titles of 1959.
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