List of Egyptian films of 1983

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A list of films produced in Egypt in 1983. For an A-Z list of films currently on Wikipedia, see Category:Egyptian films.

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Al-Ghoul
(The Ghoul)
Samir Seif Adel Emam, Nelly, Farid Shawki Crime
Al-Motasawel
(The Beggar)
Ahmed El-Sabaawi Adel Emam, Essad Younis Comedy / crime
Antar Shayel Saifoh
(Antar is Holding His Sword)
Ahmed El-Sabaawi Adel Emam, Noura Comedy
Ayoub Omar Sharif
El Harrif
(The Street Player)
Mohamed Khan Adel Emam, Firdaus Abdul Hamid Drama Entered into the 13th Moscow International Film Festival
Hob Fi El-Zinzana
(Love in Prison Cell)
Mohamed Fadel Adel Emam, Soad Hosny, Gamil Ratib Romance / drama
Khamsa Bab
(Five Doors)
Nader Galal Adel Emam, Nadia El Guindy, Fouad el-Mohandes Comedy / drama
Wala Men Shaf Wala Min Derey
(Unseen and Unknown)
Nader Galal Adel Emam, Ma'ali Zayed, Eman Comedy / drama

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