Layla the Desert Girl
ليلي بنت الصحراء
Synopsis
Ziyad and Omar plot to kidnap the Bedouin girl Layla with the help of Kasry, to get back at Layla's cousin Al-Buraq. The playful Abla tells Al-Buraq that Layla's father has sold her to Kasry, while Kasry fails to win Layla's affection.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Volpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Mahmoud Hamdi, Bahiga Hafez
- Original Title
- ليلي بنت الصحراء
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Volpe
Mahmoud Hamdi, Bahiga Hafez
Bahiga Hafez
Department Leadership Roster
Mahmoud Hamdi
Writer
Bahiga Hafez
Writer
Mario Volpe
Director
Bahiga Hafez
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Layla the Desert Girl
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What is Layla the Desert Girl about?
Ziyad and Omar plot to kidnap the Bedouin girl Layla with the help of Kasry, to get back at Layla's cousin Al-Buraq. The playful Abla tells Al-Buraq that Layla's father has sold her to Kasry, while Kasry fails to win Layla's affection.
Who directed Layla the Desert Girl?
Layla the Desert Girl was directed by Mario Volpe.
Who stars in Layla the Desert Girl?
The principal cast of Layla the Desert Girl includes Bahiga Hafez, Hussein Reyaad, Abbas Fares, Zaki Rostom, Raqya Ibrahim.
When was Layla the Desert Girl released and how long is it?
Layla the Desert Girl was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.