The Great Clown
المهرج الكبير
Synopsis
Shehata Effendi is a clerk for a wealthy woman who is in dispute with her husband. Her husband divorced her a third time, so they resort to Shehata to marry her. Then the wealthy wife dies and he inherits her fortune, prompting him to think of marrying his old neighbor Asrar.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Youssef Chahine
- Screenplay & Story
- Shelley Smith, Mahmoud Ismail, Youssef Chahine, Bayram Al Tunisi, Mohamed Abu Youssef
- Original Title
- المهرج الكبير
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Youssef Chahine
Shelley Smith, Mahmoud Ismail, Youssef Chahine, Bayram Al Tunisi, Mohamed Abu Youssef
Abdel Halim Nasr
Kamal El Sheikh
Abdel Halim Nasr
Department Leadership Roster
Kamal El Sheikh
Editor
Shelley Smith
Writer
Mahmoud Ismail
Writer
Youssef Chahine
Writer
Bayram Al Tunisi
Writer
Mohamed Abu Youssef
Writer
Abdel Halim Nasr
Director of Photography
Abdel Halim Nasr
Producer
Youssef Chahine
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Clown
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What is The Great Clown about?
Shehata Effendi is a clerk for a wealthy woman who is in dispute with her husband. Her husband divorced her a third time, so they resort to Shehata to marry her. Then the wealthy wife dies and he inherits her fortune, prompting him to think of marrying his old neighbor Asrar.
Who directed The Great Clown?
The Great Clown was directed by Youssef Chahine.
Who stars in The Great Clown?
The principal cast of The Great Clown includes Faten Hamama, Youssef Wahby, Seraj Muneer, Hasan Fayeq, Ferdous Mohamed.
When was The Great Clown released and how long is it?
The Great Clown was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.