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Wife Number 13

1962 · 115 min Comedy Drama Romance Music
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

Murad Salem is a rich man who is used to getting what he wants whenever he wants it. When he meets a beautiful woman in Alexandria, he wants her as wife number thirteen. He buys himself into the heart of the woman, until a well-meaning, former fiancée of her husband tells her just how many times he has been divorced. The new bride launches into a series of ploys that keep her away from the marriage bed.

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Original Title الزوجة ١٣
Year 1962
Country Egypt
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
Director Fatin Abdel Wahab
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (12 votes)

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The film constructs a light yet sharp satire on patriarchal norms and marriages of convenience, relying on the classic farcical structure. It explores the contrast between the suitor's performative passion and the new bride's calculated cunning, building its humor on this gendered battle of wits.

What lingers after the final musical number is the satisfaction of a clever, subversive victory. Those who tire of predictable romances will appreciate this witty critique wrapped in comedic charm. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Fatin Abdel Wahab

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Perfect for a lighthearted viewing with friends. Enjoy the musical numbers and farcical twists.

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