The Mamelukes

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The Mamelukes
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Egyptian Arabic المماليك
Directed by Atef Salem
Written byNayruz Abdel Malek (story)
Mohammed Mostafa Samy (dialogue)
Screenplay byAbdul Hai Adib
Produced by Helmy Rafla
Starring Omar Sharif
Nabila Ebeid
Emad Hamdy
CinematographyMohsen Nasr
Edited byAlbert Naguib
Music by Ali Ismael
Production
company
Al Qahera Cinema
Distributed byEl Sharq Distribution
Release date
  • 4 October 1965 (1965-10-04)(Egypt)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryEgypt
LanguageEgyptian Arabic

The Mamelukes is a 1965 Egyptian epic film directed by Atef Salem and starring Omar Sharif, Nabila Ebeid and Emad Hamdy. [1] It is written by Abdul Hai Adib (screenplay) and Mohammed Mostafa Samy (dialogue). [2] The film is based on a story by Nayruz Abdel Malek, inspired by true events from the Mamluk Egypt period. [3] [4] The Mamelukes was produced by Helmy Rafla for Al Qahera Cinema and was released on October 4, 1965 by El Sharq Distribution. [5]

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The film received mixed reviews, with much publicity going towards the film being Omar Sharif's comeback to Egyptian cinema since 1961. [6]

Plot

After the Egyptians suffered from the oppression of the Mamluks, the people united and organized popular resistance to eliminate them and get rid of the Circassian ruler and the commander of his guard. The beloved Ahmed and Qamar joined the resistance despite the torment they were subjected to. Ahmed was determined to avenge the death of his mother at their hands.

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References

  1. Fareed, Samir (27 July 2015). "Omar Sharif's Egyptian movies". Egypt Independent. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  2. Arts Digest. Art Digest Incorporated. 1990.
  3. Darwish, Mustafa (1998). Dream Makers on the Nile: A Portrait of Egyptian Cinema. American University in Cairo Press. ISBN   978-977-424-429-2.
  4. Green, John. "The Mamelukes (1965) - (Omar Sharif)" . Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  5. Egypt Today. International Business Associates. 2009.
  6. Movie - The Mamluks - 1965 Cast، Video، Trailer، photos، Reviews، Showtimes , retrieved 2 January 2024