Hussein Kamal

Director

Birthday August 17, 1932

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Egypt

DEATH DATE Mar 24, 2003 (70)

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About

Egyptian TV, film, and theatre director who was one of the foremost directors of traditional Egyptian cinema.

Before Fame

He made his directorial debut with the movie The Impossible in 1966.

Trivia

His 1971 film Chitchat on the Nile was one of the most critically acclaimed of its era.

Family Life

His brother Hassan made an appearance in a number of his films.

Associated With

He directed films during the same era as Polish director Roman Polanski.