only five (play)

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only five (play), is a 1963 Egyptian play, directed by Adel Khairy, and starring Adel Khairy, Mary Moneib, Souad Hussein. with a runtime of 148 minutes.

Overview

Ella Khamsa is an Egyptian comedy stage production featuring lawyer Adel Khairy, who stumbles upon a treasure map hidden in a secondhand goods book, pointing to riches buried within the walls of an old villa. Disguising himself as a driver, he infiltrates the home of the villa's forgetful elderly owner and her arrogant brother. What follows is a parade of hilarious situations fueled by the old woman's persistent memory lapses about why Adel is even there, and things grow even more complicated when the maid discovers his secret and joins the quest. The play balances adventure and comedy in a warm and memorable theatrical package.

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