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A Glass and a Cigarette

1955Movie1 h 52 min

DramaMusic
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A deeply moving, romantic music movie about family and history.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

Hoda is a famous dancer who gives up the spotlight to marry and start a family with Mamdouh, a handsome young doctor who is just beginning his career. When Mamdouh's scheming Italian head nurse Yolanda sets her sights on Mamdouh, Hoda's jealousy drives her to drink, ultimately endangering everything she holds dear.

Feels like

  • Classic Egyptian Melodrama
  • Marital Discord
  • Jealousy's Destructive Power
  • Alcoholism Themes
  • Tragic Romance
  • 1950s Social Drama
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Fateful Entanglements
  • Character-Driven Conflict

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Niazi Mostafa
Written by
Niazi Mostafa, Hassan Tawfik, Abdel Aziz Salam
Music by
Izzat El Gahely, Hussein Guenid, Hassan Abou Zayed

Everyone

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Facts

September 11, 1955 · 1 h 52 min · Sexual Content, Drug Use

Released
September 11, 1955
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Content
Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Music, Drama
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is A Glass and a Cigarette worth watching?"

Questions about A Glass and a Cigarette

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Glass and a Cigarette worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.3).

Is A Glass and a Cigarette good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Glass and a Cigarette plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Glass and a Cigarette in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.