''Casablanca'' also known as ''Kasablanka'', is a 2019 Egyptian

action thriller film The action film is a film genre that predominantly features chase sequences, fights, shootouts, explosions, and stunt work. The specifics of what constitutes an action film has been in scholarly debate since the 1980s. While some scholars such as D ...

directed by

Peter Mimi Peter Mimi (born April 9, 1987) is an Egyptian director and screenwriter. He is from the Nasr City district of Cairo, Egypt. Filmography Film Television * ''The Godfather'' (2017) * ''Kalabsh'' (2018) * ''Kalabsh 2'' (2018) * ''Kalabsh 3'' (20 ...

. The movie revolves around three friends Omar al-Murr, Orabi, and Rashid who form a gang called the "Sea Burglars." Their mission to rob ships. Set against a backdrop of excitement and suspense, the film takes viewers on a thrilling journey as the trio navigates the dangerous world of piracy and heists.

Plot summary

In the context of World War II, the film unfolds in the bustling city of

Casablanca Casablanca (, ) is the largest city in Morocco and the country's economic and business centre. Located on the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic coast of the Chaouia (Morocco), Chaouia plain in the central-western part of Morocco, the city has a populatio ...

. The trio's criminal activities lead them to confront the Mob after a large cargo of diamonds is stolen. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, the Sea Burglars find themselves entangled in a web of danger and intrigue.

Cast

Amir Karara Amir Karara (; born 10 October 1977) is an Egyptian actor and TV presenter. His real beginning came during his presentation of ''Star Maker'' in 2003. Karara is best known for his dramatic and action roles such as his roles in ''Karmouz War'' (20 ...

as Omar al-Murr *

Ghada Adel Ghada Adel Ibrahim (, born 25 December 1974) is an Egyptian actress and television presenter. Early life She was born in Benghazi, Libya, to an Egyptian working family. Her Egyptian mother was also the half-sister of the retired actress Sham ...

as Feefa * Amr Abdulgalil as Orabi *

Eyad Nassar Eyad Nassar (born November 9, 1971) is a Jordanian actor. He has gained widespread recognition for his roles in Egyptian cinema and television series. Nassar was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and raised in Amman, Jordan. He voiced the character Ba ...

as Rashid *

Halit Ergenç Halit Ergenç (; born 30 April 1970) is a Turkish actor known for his role as Sultan Suleiman I in '' Muhteşem Yüzyıl,'' Onur Aksal in '' Binbir Gece'' and Cevdet in ''Vatanim Sensin''. Biography Halit Ergenç was born as the son of Yeş ...

as Draghon *

Lebleba Ninochka Manoug Kupelian (; ; born November 14, 1946), better known by her stage name Lebleba (, ), is an Egyptian film actress and entertainer. She is the cousin of both Egyptian actress Feyrouz and entertainer Nelly. Life and career She was b ...

as Zozo *

Mahmoud El Bezzawy Mahmoud El Bezzawy (born September 25, 1963) is an Egyptian actor and screenwriter. Filmography Film Television References External links * {{Authority control Living people 1963 births Egyptian male television actors Egyptian male f ...

as Joe * Ahmed Dash as Zakaria * Ahmed Gamal Saeed * Bilal El-Tunsi * Salma Galal * Mohamed Abdel Sayed * Ahmed Fahmy (Guest Star) *

Bayoumi Fouad Bayoumi Fouad (Arabic:بيومي فؤاد; born June 16, 1965) is an Egyptian actor. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Helwan University and was a member of the Atelier Theater troupe. He also graduated from the first batch of the Cen ...

(Guest Star) * Mustafa Shaaban (Guest Star) *

Nelly Karim Nelly Karim (; born 18 December 1974) is an Egyptian actress and singer, model, and former ballerina. Early Life Nelly Karim is the daughter of a Soviet Russian mother from Leningrad and an Egyptian father from Zagazig. Born in Alexandria, E ...

(Guest Star)

Reception

Casablanca generated more than 80 million EGP at the

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, the highest in Egyptian cinema at the time. Despite mixed reviews, Casablanca garnered attention for its high-octane action sequences and suspenseful plot. The film's portrayal of friendship, betrayal, and daring heists resonated with the audience.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 10497826 Egyptian thriller films 2019 films 2010s Egyptian films