The Boss Is the Doorman

The Boss Is the Doorman

The Boss Is the Doorman

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The Boss Is the Doorman

1985

1h 55m

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Drama

Overview

Abu al-Ma'ati disguies himself as a janitor of a building to escape justice, he meets a dancer and work together in prostitution and drug trade, but events turn when he decides to run for election.

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الشركة العالمية للتليفزيون والسينما (حسين القلا)

2000 Films (Saeed Salem)

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Adel Adham

Adel Adham

Nadia Al Gendy

Nadia Al Gendy

Safia ElEmary

Safia ElEmary

Hussein ElSherbiny

Hussein ElSherbiny

Nagah El-Mogui

Nagah El-Mogui

Hanan Adel

Hanan Adel

Mohammad Abu Al Hasan

Mohammad Abu Al Hasan

Mahmoud El Iraqi

Mahmoud El Iraqi

Ahmed Loxer

Ahmed Loxer

Etedal Shaheen

Etedal Shaheen

Creative team

Directed by: Nadia Salem
Written by: Nadia Salem

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