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A Man in My Life (1961): Cast

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A Man in My Life is a 1961 drama directed by Youssef Chahine, starring Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Shoukry Sarhan and Samira Ahmed. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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A Man in My Life (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Youssef Chahine
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Man in My Life About?

The premise of A Man in My Life without spoilers.

After Hamdy fatally attacks a fisherman in front of the man's daughter, he is imprisoned while the girl is left blind. Upon his release he seeks redemption by contacting her, and their shared grief draws them together. They marry, but when Hamdy learns a surgery could restore her sight, fear and guilt overwhelm him, causing a crisis.

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Cast & crew

A Man in My Life Cast

Tawfiq Al-Deqen leads the cast, with Shoukry Sarhan and Samira Ahmed. Directed by Youssef Chahine.

From the director

More from Youssef Chahine

More films directed by Youssef Chahine: Chaos, This Is?, 47 Years Later, Alexandria… New York and Silence… We’re Rolling.

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FAQ

A Man in My Life FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Man in My Life, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Man in My Life?

A Man in My Life runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was A Man in My Life released?

A Man in My Life was released on June 21, 1961.

Who directed A Man in My Life?

A Man in My Life was directed by Youssef Chahine.

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Who is in the cast of A Man in My Life?

A Man in My Life stars Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Shoukry Sarhan and Samira Ahmed.

Does A Man in My Life have a post-credit scene?

No. A Man in My Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Man in My Life in?

The original language of A Man in My Life is Arabic.

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