Who directed The Master Knows Best?

The Master Knows Best was directed by Ahmed El-Sabawy.

Who stars in The Master Knows Best?

The Master Knows Best stars Farid Shawqy, Poussi, Farouq Al Fishawy.

How long is The Master Knows Best?

The Master Knows Best has a runtime of 95 minutes.

MovieSeptember 23, 1985Egypt95 minWatch on: Watch It

The Master Knows Best

Name: The Master Knows Best
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1985-09-23
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Farid Shawqy, Poussi, Farouq Al Fishawy, Emad Rashad, Rawia Saleh

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The Master Knows Best, is a 1985 Egyptian movie, directed by Ahmed El-Sabawy, and starring Farid Shawqy, Poussi, Farouq Al Fishawy. with a runtime of 95 minutes.

Overview

The Master Knows Best is an Egyptian drama thriller following Mashtaha, a young woman who flees her hometown after a violent assault, seeking refuge with taxi driver Zaki. Together they devise a scheme to exploit wealthy businessman Sadiq, who falls for Mashtaha and proposes marriage. Driven by greed, Zaki encourages her to accept so the two can seize Sadiq's fortune. When Sadiq uncovers the betrayal and is left paralyzed, the lovers find themselves trapped — unable to extract the combination to his safe and cornered into a desperate, irreversible decision. The film is a taut Egyptian thriller that examines how desperation and moral compromise spiral into catastrophe.

Last updated: July 18, 2026