Dalila (1956): Cast
Dalila is a 1956 music drama directed by Mohammed Karim, starring Abdel Halim Hafez as Mahmoud Fathi, Shadia and Rushdy Abaza. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Mohammed Karim
- Original language
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Arabic - Studio
- Les Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dalila About?
The premise of Dalila without spoilers.
Mahmoud Fathi, a poor electrician and composer, lives with orphan Delilah, who loves him despite his indifference; when his girlfriend gets tuberculosis and needs costly treatment, he sings for money, a choice that leaves him unfulfilled. Delilah commits suicide, freeing him to pursue art. A wealthy lady intervenes, letting Hanim resume her career.
Dalila Cast & Characters
Abdel Halim Hafez leads the cast as Mahmoud Fathi, with Shadia as Delilah / Inayat Hanem and Rushdy Abaza as Mohsen. Directed by Mohammed Karim; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mohammed Karim
- Abdel Halim Hafez as Mahmoud Fathi
- Shadia as Delilah / Inayat Hanem
- Rushdy Abaza as Mohsen
- Abdel Moneim Ismail as Abdu
Also Starring in Dalila
· 20 more- Abdel Warith Assir Mr. Hosni
- Adly Kasseb radio director
- Hussain Ismael
- Ferdoos Mohamed Aunt Bahia
- Zouzou Mady Fikreya Hanem
- Aleya Fawzy Ibthag
- Mary Ezz El Din Suniya the singer
- George Yordanis Khristo
- Ahmed Elhaddad
- Fawzeya Ebrahim Mohsen's friend
- Sayed el Araby
- Tahani Rashed
- Salwa Ezz El-Din Enayat Hanem's maid
- Zubaida Tharwat
- Ragaa Serag
- Izzat El Gahely Mr. Burai
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More from Mohammed Karim
More films directed by Mohammed Karim: Zeinab, A Bullet in the Heart, Love Is Forbidden and Happy Day.
Dalila Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Dalilah” and “دليله”.
- Also known as
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- Dalilah
- دليله
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Dalila FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dalila, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dalila?
Dalila runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Dalila released?
Dalila was released on October 15, 1956.
Who directed Dalila?
Dalila was directed by Mohammed Karim.
More films by Mohammed Karim Who is in the cast of Dalila?
Dalila stars Abdel Halim Hafez as Mahmoud Fathi, Shadia as Delilah / Inayat Hanem and Rushdy Abaza as Mohsen, among 24 credited actors.
Does Dalila have a post-credit scene?
No. Dalila has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dalila in?
The original language of Dalila is Arabic.
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