
Antiquities dealer Heridi asks his nephew Jaber to deliver a gift not knowing that it contains a rare statue that he plans to sell. Jaber is chased by two gangs to seize the statue, Aziz's gang sends Safi to seduce Jaber but she decides to take the statue for herself.
Directed by Sherif Hamouda, A Hero from Upper Egypt leans on a strong ensemble — Mohamed Sobhi, Hussein ElSherbiny, Hassan Hosny — 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 1991.
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