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Star of the East

Star of the East

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 7, 1999

Runtime

1h 57m

Genres

History, Drama

Original Title

كوكب الشرق

Production Companies

سينما مصر

Director

Mohamed Fadel

Description

The film presents a part of the biography of legendary artist Umm Kulthum since 1944, shedding light on her unfinished romance like her relationship with King Sharif Sabri's uncle, and Ahmed Rami. And her role in the revolution of 1952 and after the defeat of 1967 and the sacrifices she made.