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The Mother of the Bride (1963): Cast

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The Mother of the Bride is a 1963 family drama directed by Atef Salem, starring Hussain Ismael as الطباخ, Emad Hamdy and Mokhtar El Sayed. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The Mother of the Bride (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Atef Salem
Genres
Family , Comedy , Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mother of the Bride About?

The premise of The Mother of the Bride without spoilers.

Egyptian comedy stars Tahiya Karioka and Emad Hamdi play Zeinab and Hussein, parents exhausted by seven mischievous children. When their eldest, Ahlam, falls for a handsome guest, wedding plans begin. The groom’s family imposes demands, forcing the couple to improvise and find money for a suitable celebration.

The Mother of the Bride Themes & Keywords

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  • playing footsie
  • playing footsie while in bed
  • egypt
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Cast & crew

The Mother of the Bride Cast & Characters

Hussain Ismael leads the cast as الطباخ, with Emad Hamdy as حسين مرزوق and Mokhtar El Sayed as ضابط شرطة. Directed by Atef Salem; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from Atef Salem

More films directed by Atef Salem: Toot Toot, The Lost, Black Tiger and El-Arafa.

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The Mother of the Bride Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Imm el aroussa” and “Umm el-Arusah”.

Also known as
  • Imm el aroussa
  • Umm el-Arusah
  • أم العروسة

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The Mother of the Bride FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Mother of the Bride?

The Mother of the Bride runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Mother of the Bride released?

The Mother of the Bride was released on December 23, 1963.

Who directed The Mother of the Bride?

The Mother of the Bride was directed by Atef Salem.

More films by Atef Salem

Who is in the cast of The Mother of the Bride?

The Mother of the Bride stars Hussain Ismael as الطباخ, Emad Hamdy as حسين مرزوق and Mokhtar El Sayed as ضابط شرطة, among 22 credited actors.

Does The Mother of the Bride have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mother of the Bride has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Mother of the Bride in?

The original language of The Mother of the Bride is Arabic.

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