Hassan & Mark

– When the lives of Mahmoud, a Muslim Sheikh (Omar Sharif) and Boulos, a Christian Theologian (Adel Im..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours
Release Year:
2008
Original Name:
حسن ومرقص
Hassan & Mark (2008) - Also known as حسن ومرقص

When the lives of Mahmoud, a Muslim Sheikh (Omar Sharif) and Boulos, a Christian Theologian (Adel Imam) are threatened by religious extremists on both sides, the Egyptian government inducts them into a witness protection program that requires them to disguise themselves as the Christian Marcus and a Muslim Sheikh, Hassan el-Attar, respectively. When, unwittingly, they move into the same building, a friendship blossoms that must, along with a romance between the protagonists' children, withstand the difficulties of prejudice and social persecution.

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Release Date:

03 Jul 2008

Language:

Arabic

Director:

Rami Imam

Writer:

Youssef Maaty (main writer)

Main Actors:

Adel Emam, Omar Sharif, Lebleba, Muhammad Emam

Plot:

When the lives of Mahmoud, a Muslim Sheikh (Omar Sharif) and Boulos, a Christian Priest (Adel Imam) are threatened by religious extremists on both sides, the Egyptian government inducts them into a witness protection program that requires them to disguise themselves as the Christian Marcus and a Muslim Sheikh, Hassan el-Attar, respectively.When, unwittingly, they move into the same building, a friendship blossoms that must, along with a romance between the protagonists' children, withstand the difficulties of prejudice and social persecution.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10