Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady
The fortunes of down-on-his-luck crooner Asfour (Farid Al Atrache) change overnight when he discovers a mysterious lamp housing a charming genie (Samia Gamal) in this sweet comedy. She can make anything he wishes come true, so he asks for help in luring his distracted girlfriend from the charms of a rich competitor. But Asfour soon learns he should be careful what to wish for, as he soon realizes his heart may lie elsewhere.
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Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady
- Overview
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- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 28, 1949
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Music, Comedy, Fantasy
User Score
52%
Original Title
عفريتة هانم
Production Companies
Ahmed Darweesh Films, Farid El Atrash Films
Director
Yusuf Maloof
Description
The fortunes of down-on-his-luck crooner Asfour (Farid Al Atrache) change overnight when he discovers a mysterious lamp housing a charming genie (Samia Gamal) in this sweet comedy. She can make anything he wishes come true, so he asks for help in luring his distracted girlfriend from the charms of a rich competitor. But Asfour soon learns he should be careful what to wish for, as he soon realizes his heart may lie elsewhere.