Abu Zeid el Hilali (1947)

7.0/10 125 min Drama War

Overview

Abu Zayd al-Hilali's son and wife escape and years later, after his son has grown into a powerful and idealistic man, a battle between the two tribes starts. The son fights his father but is not aware who he is fighting. The Banu Hilalis defeat the Banu Zahlanis. Back home, Abu Zayd is greeted as a hero. A huge war then starts with the Zirids, who had abandoned Shiism. The Banu Hilalis weaken the Zirid state and plunder their lands.

Cast

Faten Hamama

Serag Mounir

Ahmad El Beh

Lola Sedki

Amina Sherif

Ezz Eldin Zulficar

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