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Release Year1955
Runtime—
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Music
Votes1
DirectorHussein Fawzi
WritersHussein Fawzi, Amin Yousseff Ghurab
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBahr El Gharam
About Bahr El Gharam
Tona is a beautiful girl living in a coastal city and loves the fisherman Amin, but the wife of the head of the fishermen loves Amin and wants to keep him away from Tona. When Tona is discovered by an artist, he convinces her to work as a dancer in his band.
Directed by Hussein Fawzi, Bahr El Gharam leans on a strong ensemble — Naima Akef, Rushdy Abaza, Youssef Wahby — 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 1955.
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