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A Mission in an Old Movie
A fame-seeking young man who considers himself a great talent imagines that he is spending his evenings with the late singer Abdel Halim Hafez who wants him to join him in a play. All the while, his mother remains the staunchest supporter of his talent and tries to help him achieve his dreams.
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A fame-seeking young man who considers himself a great talent imagines that he is spending his evenings with the late singer Abdel Halim Hafez who wants him to join him in a play. All the while, his mother remains the staunchest supporter of his talent and tries to help him achieve his dreams.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Mohamed Farouk
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