

The White Rose
1932-12-04 · 130 min · ★ 10.0
Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.
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- Directors
- Mohammed Karim
- Production companies
- فيلم عبدالوهاب
- Countries
- Egypt
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Mohamed Abdel Wahabمحمد جلال أفندى
Dawlat Abiadفاطمة هانم - زوجة الأب
Samira Kholosiرجاء إسماعيل بك
Soliman Naguibإسماعيل بك - والد رجاء
Zaki Rostomشفيق بك - شقيق فاطمة هانم
Mohamed Abdel Koudoussخليل أفندى - باشكاتب الدائرة
Tawfiq Al Mardanlliالشيخ مدبولى
Said Abou Bakr
Edmond Tuimaالساكن الأطرش
Riad Al Sunbatiيعزف عود فى اغنية النيل نجاشىTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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