The Malatily Bathhouse
Originally released in 1973. The Malatily Bathhouse is a drama film. directed by Salah Abu Seif.
Starring Shams El-Barudy, Yousuf Shaaban, and Mohamed El Arabi
Synopsis
The film is an adaptation of a novel by Ismåeel Walieddin. The main character, Ahmad, leaves rural eastern Egypt for the city hoping to become economically self-sufficient, gets an apartment for his parents, and obtains a law degree. He and his family are refugees from a town occupied by the Israeli army, Ismaåilia. Ali, the owner of the Malatily Bathhouse, offers to let him stay there for free. Ahmad encounters several characters there, including Naåeema, a prostitute who he becomes obsessed with, and Raouf, a homosexual man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 2, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Malatily Bathhouse about?
The film is an adaptation of a novel by Ismåeel Walieddin. The main character, Ahmad, leaves rural eastern Egypt for the city hoping to become economically self-sufficient, gets an apartment for h...
Who directed The Malatily Bathhouse?
The Malatily Bathhouse was directed by Salah Abu Seif.
How long is The Malatily Bathhouse?
The Malatily Bathhouse has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Malatily Bathhouse released?
The Malatily Bathhouse was released on July 2, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Malatily Bathhouse?
The main cast of The Malatily Bathhouse includes Shams El-Barudy, Yousuf Shaaban, Mohamed El Arabi, Nemat Mokhtar, Fayez Halawa.