Sheikh Jackson (2017)
Director
Amr Salama
Main cast
Ahmed Al Fishawy; Basma; Ahmed Malek; Amina Khalil; Maged El Kedwany
Genres
Drama
Description
The sudden death of Michael Jackson sends a former King of Pop devotee â now a young imam â into a tailspin, in this tender and comedic film from Egyptian filmmaker Amr Salama.
Amr Salama
Main cast
Ahmed Al Fishawy; Basma; Ahmed Malek; Amina Khalil; Maged El Kedwany
Genres
Drama
Description
The sudden death of Michael Jackson sends a former King of Pop devotee â now a young imam â into a tailspin, in this tender and comedic film from Egyptian filmmaker Amr Salama.
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