About Helmy Rafla
Lived 1909 – 1977 (aged 67). Helmy Rafla was an Egyptian film director and screenwriter.
Helmy Rafla (May 15, 1909 – April 22, 1978; ) was an Egyptian film director, screenwriter, film producer, and make-up artist. He is considered to be one of the most prominent Egyptian filmmakers.
Biography Helmy Rafla was born on 15 May 1909 in the Kingdom of Egypt. (1947), as director (1948) The Millionaire, as director The Girl from Paris (1950), as director The Pretty Mothers-in-law (1953), as director Crime and Punishment (1957), as director Idol of the Masses (1967), as director A Touch of Tenderness (1971), as director
As producer (1948) The Road of Hope (1957), as producer The River of Love (1960), as producer I Will Not Confess (1961), as producer The Mamelukes (1965), as producer
As screenwriter
(1948) (story, screenplay, and dialogue)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Helmy Rafla?
film director (1909-1978)
When was Helmy Rafla born?
Helmy Rafla was born on 15 May 1909 in Egypt.
When did Helmy Rafla die?
Helmy Rafla died on 14 April 1977 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Helmy Rafla's occupation?
Helmy Rafla was a film director and screenwriter.
What nationality was Helmy Rafla?
Helmy Rafla was Egyptian.
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