About
Egyptian director and screenwriter whose career spanned nearly three decades.
Before Fame
He became a lieutenant after graduating from military school, but then decided to pursue directing.
Trivia
His directorial debut came in 1947 with the film Prisoner of the Shadows.
Family Life
He married and later divorced producer and actress Faten Hamama.
Associated With
He directed films during the same era as American director Billy Wilder.
