The Mother of the Bride (1963)
This magnificently madcap comedy classic stars Egyptian film legends Tahiya Karioka and Emad Hamdi as Zeinab and Hussein, overworked parents who get little relief from the never ending demands of their seven mischievous children. When their eldest daughter, Ahlam, meets a dashing young man at a party, it's love at first sight and wedding plans must quickly be arranged. As preparations get underway, Zeinab and Hussein are soon overwhelmed by the elaborate and costly requests made by the groom's extravagant family. While tending to the needs of their other six children, Hussein and Zeinab must consider unconventional means to obtain the funds for a ceremony that the newlyweds will be proud of.
Director: Atef Salem
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: December 23, 1963
Cast
- Tahiya Cariocca - زينب
- Emad Hamdy - حسين مرزوق
- Samira Ahmed - أحلام حسين مرزوق
- Hassan Youssef - شفيق
- Yousuf Shaaban - جلال مصطفى علوان
- Madiha Salem - نبيلة حسين مرزوق
- Soliman ElGendy - سامي حسين مرزوق
- Adly Kasseb - مصطفى علوان
- Malak Elgamal - خالة جلال
- Khayria Ahmed - فايزة
Screenplay
- Abdel Hamid Gouda El Sahhar
- Abdel Hai Adib (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Massoud Issa
Editing: Hussein Ahmed
Production: نجيب خوري
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Keywords
black and white
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mother of the Bride about?
- This magnificently madcap comedy classic stars Egyptian film legends Tahiya Karioka and Emad Hamdi as Zeinab and Hussein, overworked parents who get little relief from the never ending demands of their seven mischievous children. When their eldest daughter, Ahlam, meets a dashing young man at a party, it's love at first sight and wedding plans must quickly be arranged. As preparations get underway, Zeinab and Hussein are soon overwhelmed by the elaborate and costly requests made by the groom's extravagant family. While tending to the needs of their other six children, Hussein and Zeinab must consider unconventional means to obtain the funds for a ceremony that the newlyweds will be proud of.
- Who directed The Mother of the Bride?
- The Mother of the Bride was directed by Atef Salem.
- Who stars in The Mother of the Bride?
- The Mother of the Bride stars Tahiya Cariocca, Emad Hamdy, Samira Ahmed, Hassan Youssef, Yousuf Shaaban, Madiha Salem.
- How long is The Mother of the Bride?
- The Mother of the Bride has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Mother of the Bride?
- The Mother of the Bride is a Comedy, Drama, Family film.
- Where was The Mother of the Bride produced?
- The Mother of the Bride was produced in Egypt.