Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady

Nov 28, 1949

1h 52m

★ 5.2

Overview

The fortunes of down-on-his-luck crooner Asfour change overnight when he discovers a mysterious lamp housing a charming genie. She can make anything he wishes come true, so he asks for help in luring his distracted girlfriend from the charms of a rich competitor. But Asfour soon learns he should be careful what to wish for, as he soon realizes his heart may lie elsewhere.

Genres

Music

Comedy

Fantasy

Production Companies

Ahmed Darweesh Films

Farid El Atrash Films

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Cast

Kahramana / Semsema

Samia Gamal

Asfour

Farid Al-Atrash

Aleya

Lola Sedki

Bou'ou

Ismail Yasseen

Mimi Bey

Abdelsalam El Nabolsi

Ishta

Stephan Rosti

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