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Release Year1985
Runtime1h 55m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorNadia Salem
WritersNadia Salem
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Boss Is the Doorman
About The Boss Is the Doorman
Abu al-Ma'ati disguies himself as a janitor of a building to escape justice, he meets a dancer and work together in prostitution and drug trade, but events turn when he decides to run for election.
Directed by Nadia Salem, The Boss Is the Doorman leans on a strong ensemble — Adel Adham, Nadia Al Gendy, Safia ElEmary — 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 1985.
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