Gamal El Din Ismail Hussein was born in Cairo. He earned a degree in history from the Faculty of Arts of Ain Shams University in 1957, and a bachelor's degree from the Institute of Theatrical Arts of Cairo in 1956. He started working as a theater supervisor in the city of Alexandria in 1958. He then directed plays made by university and public companies acting troupes. He was first recognized when he played a role in the play “Sheia' Fi Sadry” (Something Inside Me), after which he appeared frequently in many successful plays, like “Sayedaty el Gameela” (My Fair Lady). In television, Gamal Ismail worked in many shows that were considered landmarks of their periods, like “Ze'ab El Gabal” (Wolves of the Mountain) and “Layaly El Helmeya” (Nights of Helmeya). His last appearances were in the TV series “Al Qasirat” (The Minors) and “Khalaf Allah”. He died in his house in 2013 after suffering a heart attack.
This film is an exploration of what happens to places in general, and people in particular, once the menfolk abandon an Egyptian village to investigate the greener-grass on the proverbial 'other side'. The womenfolk, those too old and those too young are left ... (more)
This film is an exploration of what happens to places in general, and people in particular, once the menfolk abandon an Egyptian village to investigate the greener-grass on the proverbial 'other side'. The womenfolk, those too old and those too young are left ... (more)
The child (Barakat) from his mother gets lost in the crowd of the birth, to be kidnapped by the seller (Ali al-Araj) and taken to his home and called (Ibrahim), to grow up in an environment of all criminality, and involved working with a smuggling gang, and travel ... (more)
The child (Barakat) from his mother gets lost in the crowd of the birth, to be kidnapped by the seller (Ali al-Araj) and taken to his home and called (Ibrahim), to grow up in an environment of all criminality, and involved working with a smuggling gang, and travel ... (more)
A comedy western coming from Egypt. The title, "Viva Zalata", clearly reminds to "Viva Zapata!" (1952, directed by Elia Kazan). A bandit of Egyptian origins leads a gang of Mexican outlaws terrorizing a small city at the border between Mexico and the U.S.. (more)
A comedy western coming from Egypt. The title, "Viva Zalata", clearly reminds to "Viva Zapata!" (1952, directed by Elia Kazan). A bandit of Egyptian origins leads a gang of Mexican outlaws terrorizing a small city at the border between Mexico and the U.S.. (more)
After his expulsion from the Military Academy, Hussain gets involved in mafia crimes abroad. Upon being deported to an Egyptian prison, and in order to give him a second chance to live a well meaning life, the Egyptian Intelligence Agency assign him with a secret ... (more)
After his expulsion from the Military Academy, Hussain gets involved in mafia crimes abroad. Upon being deported to an Egyptian prison, and in order to give him a second chance to live a well meaning life, the Egyptian Intelligence Agency assign him with a secret ... (more)
Yaseen is a lawyer who works for senior attorney, Kamaal. When he discovers that Kamal is involved in an illegal business with a tycoon, he gets publicly disbarred and loses his job. His fiance gets abducted to Italy when he tries to redeem himself, so he ... (more)
Yaseen is a lawyer who works for senior attorney, Kamaal. When he discovers that Kamal is involved in an illegal business with a tycoon, he gets publicly disbarred and loses his job. His fiance gets abducted to Italy when he tries to redeem himself, so he ... (more)
A young man working in Alexandria marries his beautiful sweetheart, which is desired by a senior official in the Socialist Union uses his influence to get the husband unjustly imprisoned and sentenced to 25 years. And then comes out to avenge those who imprisoned him. (more)
A young man working in Alexandria marries his beautiful sweetheart, which is desired by a senior official in the Socialist Union uses his influence to get the husband unjustly imprisoned and sentenced to 25 years. And then comes out to avenge those who imprisoned him. (more)
The film deals with some issues of concern to the Egyptian citizen and passes the events in the comic. It provides a personal representative Mohamed Saad (Teka) who lives in the popular and has a shop selling toys and with the Egyptian revolution that tries to ... (more)
The film deals with some issues of concern to the Egyptian citizen and passes the events in the comic. It provides a personal representative Mohamed Saad (Teka) who lives in the popular and has a shop selling toys and with the Egyptian revolution that tries to ... (more)
Professor Ramadan is a feared and well respected teacher in a village, forced to take a job in the city teaching at a private school. He soon realizes that most of his students are infatuated with a famous singer whom he tries to ban all mention of within the ... (more)
Professor Ramadan is a feared and well respected teacher in a village, forced to take a job in the city teaching at a private school. He soon realizes that most of his students are infatuated with a famous singer whom he tries to ban all mention of within the ... (more)
Shawaf delivers his neighbor Fatima an illustrative map of the ship sunken at the Devil Island in Hurghada, hidden by gold boxes, accompanied by Baybars to finance the trip, and agree to Jalal teach them to dive, and recognizes the task of Fatima, and succeeded in ... (more)
Shawaf delivers his neighbor Fatima an illustrative map of the ship sunken at the Devil Island in Hurghada, hidden by gold boxes, accompanied by Baybars to finance the trip, and agree to Jalal teach them to dive, and recognizes the task of Fatima, and succeeded in ... (more)
When Hassan Bahlal, a young unemployed man, calls the National Security Agency to report a fire that is to break out in a factory the next day, a new chapter in Hassan's life begins as he tells the officer he has foreseen the incident in a dream. (more)
When Hassan Bahlal, a young unemployed man, calls the National Security Agency to report a fire that is to break out in a factory the next day, a new chapter in Hassan's life begins as he tells the officer he has foreseen the incident in a dream. (more)
Al-Dakhakhani lives in Al-Jamaliya quarter, and he doesn't want his inheritance to go to his four daughters' husbands. Especially when his only son suffers from mental illness. He thinks of marrying his son to Eashrya, who he stole her property. She agrees provided ... (more)
Al-Dakhakhani lives in Al-Jamaliya quarter, and he doesn't want his inheritance to go to his four daughters' husbands. Especially when his only son suffers from mental illness. He thinks of marrying his son to Eashrya, who he stole her property. She agrees provided ... (more)
Zaki is a poor person who works as a public transport agent.His family treats him with contempt. He tries to evacuate his apartment by force. When a serial killer strikes, the victims descriptions as applying to Zaki, who is arrested by the police. Despite proving ... (more)
Zaki is a poor person who works as a public transport agent.His family treats him with contempt. He tries to evacuate his apartment by force. When a serial killer strikes, the victims descriptions as applying to Zaki, who is arrested by the police. Despite proving ... (more)
Hasan al-Lul is a poor young man. His father used to smuggle weapons to the guerrillas during the triple aggression. But 40 years later, his son Hassansmuggles watches and small goods into the cushions of his car. Hassan meets with a fair customs inspector who ... (more)
Hasan al-Lul is a poor young man. His father used to smuggle weapons to the guerrillas during the triple aggression. But 40 years later, his son Hassansmuggles watches and small goods into the cushions of his car. Hassan meets with a fair customs inspector who ... (more)
The poor girl falls in love with a wealthy young man who promises to marry her and take away her honor. Her father is forced to marry another poor man. The husband discovers after marriage what happened to (tomatoes) and decides to divorce her. She feels lost and ... (more)
The poor girl falls in love with a wealthy young man who promises to marry her and take away her honor. Her father is forced to marry another poor man. The husband discovers after marriage what happened to (tomatoes) and decides to divorce her. She feels lost and ... (more)
Metwali, a simple chef, gets the chance to work at the presidential palace. The president starts referring to him to learn about the lives of his people, so he tells him all about the citizen's life from jokes to social and political conditions. which is seen as a ... (more)
Metwali, a simple chef, gets the chance to work at the presidential palace. The president starts referring to him to learn about the lives of his people, so he tells him all about the citizen's life from jokes to social and political conditions. which is seen as a ... (more)
The film looks at the life of a mentally handicapped man. We have many human aspects of this man and everyone around him. (more)
The film looks at the life of a mentally handicapped man. We have many human aspects of this man and everyone around him. (more)
When Ahmed goes to visit his friend Abdel Salam in Fayoum, he meets Laila and falls for her. Abdel Salam tells Ahmed to stay away from her as she lives with her cousin Masoud who wants to marry her, despite the fact that he is married. (more)
When Ahmed goes to visit his friend Abdel Salam in Fayoum, he meets Laila and falls for her. Abdel Salam tells Ahmed to stay away from her as she lives with her cousin Masoud who wants to marry her, despite the fact that he is married. (more)
Salma escapes from a brothel which is run by Shafiq after she was tricked and promised to get married. But his men chase and follow her. (more)
Salma escapes from a brothel which is run by Shafiq after she was tricked and promised to get married. But his men chase and follow her. (more)
Adel Imam and neighbour Abdel Moneim Madbouly are taken to a Police station after an altercation with a bus conductor. They are mistakenly arrested with a group of suspected terrorists and taken to a maximum security jail. (more)
Adel Imam and neighbour Abdel Moneim Madbouly are taken to a Police station after an altercation with a bus conductor. They are mistakenly arrested with a group of suspected terrorists and taken to a maximum security jail. (more)