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Bouchaib the Blessed (2008): Cast

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Bouchaib the Blessed is a 2008 comedy directed by Abdelkrim Derkaoui, starring Abdelhak Zerouali as Bouchaib, Najat El Wafy and Malek Akhmiss. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Bouchaib the Blessed (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Arabic
Studio
2M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bouchaib the Blessed About?

The premise of Bouchaib the Blessed without spoilers.

Bouchaib, an unemployed man from Casablanca’s historic quarter, is offered a legal pathway to the United States. He meets Fatiha at the US consulate—herself yearning to move to America—and they arrange a marriage of convenience. In exchange, Fatiha will cover the costs of his residence and travel, allowing both to pursue their dreams of immigrating.

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Cast & crew

Bouchaib the Blessed Cast & Characters

Abdelhak Zerouali leads the cast as Bouchaib, with Najat El Wafy as Fatiha and Malek Akhmiss. Directed by Abdelkrim Derkaoui; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Abdelkrim Derkaoui

More films directed by Abdelkrim Derkaoui: Road to Tangier and Break.

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Bouchaib the Blessed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bouchaib the Blessed, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bouchaib the Blessed?

Bouchaib the Blessed runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Bouchaib the Blessed released?

Bouchaib the Blessed was released on November 28, 2008.

Who directed Bouchaib the Blessed?

Bouchaib the Blessed was directed by Abdelkrim Derkaoui.

More films by Abdelkrim Derkaoui

Who is in the cast of Bouchaib the Blessed?

Bouchaib the Blessed stars Abdelhak Zerouali as Bouchaib, Najat El Wafy as Fatiha and Malek Akhmiss, among 11 credited actors.

Does Bouchaib the Blessed have a post-credit scene?

No. Bouchaib the Blessed has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bouchaib the Blessed in?

The original language of Bouchaib the Blessed is Arabic.

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