The legendry Egyptian actor Omar Sharif is widely known for tons of great movies that affected millions of all nations worldwide.

Every Egyptian no matter what their status and backgrounds are, is proud of having such a wonderful person and actor that belongs to the same country of them.

Many of you who know Omar Sharif haven't seen his film history before he became an international actor.

Although he performed in many outstanding international movies, our favorite movies for us the Egyptians and Arab generally will be the Egyptian ones he performed in.

These movies are classic. They formed the shape of the history of film making in Egypt.

What adds up to the value of his Egyptian movies is the fact that he acted side by side with our major phenomenal actress Faten Hamama.

Faten Hamama was the most famous actress at that time and she performed with Omar Sharif for the first time in his life from the direction of Yousif Chahin the well-known international director in “Seraa fe El-wady” or “a struggle in the valley”.

The two icons fell in love later and crowned that love with marriage.

So with no further delay let's take a look at the 5 must see movies by Omar Sharif:

1. Ayamna El-Helwa (1955): aka “Our Happy Days”

Starring with Faten Hamama, Ahmed Ramzy and Abdel- Halim Hafez the legendry singer.

2. Sayedat El-Kasr (1959): aka “The Palace Lady”

Also starring with Faten Hamama who was his wife at that time.

3. Fe Baytena Ragol (1961): aka “A Man in Our House”

A patriotic movie describes the history of Egypt long with a beautiful love story between the patriot and the simple girl who helped him in his struggle.

Starring with Zebeda Tharwat, Hassan Youssef and Hussin Reyad.

4. Lawaet Elhob (1960): aka “The Agony of Love”

An agonized love story between a tortured wife and a young man who loves her.

Starring Shadia who is one of our amazing female singers and Ahmed Mazhar.

5. Nahr Elhob (1961): aka “The Love River”

This movie is the Arabic adaptation of “Anna Karenina” of Leo Tolstoy and by far the most beautiful sensational love story the Egyptian cinema has encountered.

It is definitely a must see!!!!

Drama with Faten Hamama and Zaky Rostom.

Enjoy : )