Zeinhom is an ordinary man who struggles to maintain steady employment. Due to his uncanny resemblance to a powerful dictator, he is cast in a satirical film criticizing the regime. When unexpected events unfold, Zeinhom finds himself entangled in a dangerous political deception, forced to impersonate the very leader he mocked.
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Cast
14 people
Adel Emam
Al-Zaeem/ Zenhom
Known for
The Yacoubian Building
Ahmad Rateb
Rostom
Known for
Life's Speed Bump
The Yacoubian Building
Ragaa Al-Giddawy
Sonya
Also in
Hidden Worlds
Grand Hotel
Youssef Daoud
Zembawy
Known for
Tarek's Situation
Zaki Chan
Manal Salama
Qamar
Also in
I Won't Live in My Father's Glbab
El Helmeya Nights
Hamdy El Sakhawy
President of a foreign country
Known for
The Headmaster
Eva
Zezet
Also in
Seventh Neighbour
Antar Holding His Sword
Soliman Eid
Abo Sayed
Known for
Tarek's Situation
The Headmaster
Mahmoud El-Bezzawy
The Translator
Known for
Zaki Chan
She Made Me a Criminal
Sahar Ramy
Also in
The Last Round
Two Others
Ahmed Abdelhady
Also in
Tears on Bold Eyes
Sleepless Nights
Alaa Zinhom
Known for
Life's Speed Bump
Bittersweet
Sherif Arafa Director · Mohamed Fadel Director Farouk Sabry Writer
First release January 1, 1993 · Produced in Egypt · Original title الزعيم
Production
Egypt
Produced in
Languages
Original title
الزعيم
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
Egypt · January 1, 1993
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Egypt
January 8, 1993 · TV
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