The Watermelon (1972)
Overview
a short movie showing a day in the life of Egyptian middle class clerk in early 1970s.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ar |
| Popularity | 0.281 |
Directed By
Mohamed Khan
Crew
Mohamed Khan
Mohamed Khan
Ahmed Awad
Ahmed Metwally
Mohamed Khan
saad sheemy
TOP CAST
Muhammed Kenawy
Samy
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