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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 55m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Drama, Romance
Votes2
DirectorAnwar Wagdi
WritersAnwar Wagdi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBent Al-Akaber
About Bent Al-Akaber
Laila is a beautiful and delicate woman. She lives with her grandfather in the Grand Palace, and he forbids her from going out or meeting strangers. The Pasha travels for Hajj, leaving Laila with her uncle to take care of her. Anwar and his colleague Shafshaq come to fix the broken phone in the palace. Anwar falls in love with Laila, believing that she is a housemaid, and they agree to get married.
Directed by Anwar Wagdi, Bent Al-Akaber leans on a strong ensemble — Ismail Yasseen, Leila Mourad, Anwar Wagdi — 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 music titles of 1953.
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