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Romantic drama

Letter from an Unknown Woman (1962): Cast

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Letter from an Unknown Woman is a 1962 romantic drama directed by Salah Abu Seif, starring Abdel Ghani El Nagdi, Amina Rizk and Fakher Fakher. It runs 2 hours.

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Letter from an Unknown Woman (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Salah Abu Seif
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Letter from an Unknown Woman About?

The premise of Letter from an Unknown Woman without spoilers.

A celebrated singer notorious for his womanizing ways becomes infatuated with his new neighbor, a timid woman who idolizes him. After a brief affair she discovers she is pregnant. Determined to protect her child, she abandons her past and the reckless lover, dedicating herself to motherhood.

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Cast & crew

Letter from an Unknown Woman Cast & Characters

Abdel Ghani El Nagdi leads the cast, with Amina Rizk as Amal's aunt and Fakher Fakher as Ibrahim. Directed by Salah Abu Seif; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Salah Abu Seif

More films directed by Salah Abu Seif: Citizen Masrey, The Beginning, Al-Qadisiyya and The Water-Carrier Is Dead.

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Letter from an Unknown Woman Also Known As

Also known as “رسالة من امرأة مجهولة”.

Also known as
  • رسالة من امرأة مجهولة

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Letter from an Unknown Woman FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Letter from an Unknown Woman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Letter from an Unknown Woman?

Letter from an Unknown Woman runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Letter from an Unknown Woman released?

Letter from an Unknown Woman was released on October 22, 1962.

Who directed Letter from an Unknown Woman?

Letter from an Unknown Woman was directed by Salah Abu Seif.

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Who is in the cast of Letter from an Unknown Woman?

Letter from an Unknown Woman stars Abdel Ghani El Nagdi, Amina Rizk as Amal's aunt and Fakher Fakher as Ibrahim, among 8 credited actors.

Does Letter from an Unknown Woman have a post-credit scene?

No. Letter from an Unknown Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Letter from an Unknown Woman in?

The original language of Letter from an Unknown Woman is Arabic.

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