Cast
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Emad Hamdy
as دكتور فؤاد
Faten Hamama
as منى
Ahmed Mazhar
as مجدي
Zouzou Mady
as سعاد هانم
Fakher Fakher
as محسن - محامى سعاد هانم
Wedad Hamdy
as زكيه - خادمة مجدى
Adly Kasseb
as محروس - السايس
Rafeaa ElShal
as جليله هانم
Mahmoud Al-Sabaa
as وكيل النيابه
Hussein Asar
as عم صالح - خادم مجدى
Mahmoud Mokhtar
as الدمنهوري
Mohamed Shawqi
as الريس حميدو
Abdel Hafeez ElTatawy
as محامى مجدى
George Yordanis
as جورج - كاتب الفندق
Mokhtar El Sayed
as التمرجى
Crew
Director
- ElSayed Bedir
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Virgin Wife examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director ElSayed Bedir brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1958, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Virgin Wife took approximately 16 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 116 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 153 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 6 weeks before filming began.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 1958, when this film was released:
- Television was becoming a dominant form of home entertainment.
- The Cold War was intensifying, influencing global politics and culture.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 14, 1958
- Runtime: 1h 56m