Utmost Joy

At a glance

Utmost Joy, is a 1963 Egyptian movie, directed by Mohammed Salem, and starring Sabah, Nagwa Fouad, Fayza Ahmed. with a runtime of 125 minutes.

Overview

Utmost Joy is an Egyptian musical comedy featuring Hassan Youssef, Amin El-Henidi, and Maha Sabri, with a special appearance by Nagwa Fouad. The film follows a group of Egyptian soldiers returning from the Yemen War, led by Men'em who promises his comrades a memorable wedding celebration. The comic centerpiece is Sheikh Hassan, a boastful regular at the local café who claims intimate friendships with legends like Abd El-Wahhab and Om Kalthoum — a bluff that begins to unravel when the bride-to-be Nadia goes straight to the source. A feel-good celebration of homecoming, community, and the power of a generous spirit.

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