The servant

Shahin puts his friend Kamel in jail instead for a crime he did not commit after he promises to raise his son Mahmood but Shahin deceives him to work has a servant and a driver.

Directed by Ahmed Yehia, The servant leans on a strong ensemble — Farid Shawqy, Sohier Ramzy, Farouq Al Fishawy — 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 1990.