The Chicest Man in Roxie
Seen it?1999 | 96 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and fans of a well-timed joke. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Hassan and Rabea are two young men living in the Roxy area of Cairo. Rabea succeeds as a popular singer with the help of his good friend Hassan.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adel Adeeb
- Ashraf Abdel Bakyhassan
- Hussein al-ImamRabea
- Abla Kamel
- Sahar Ramy
- Hani Ramzy
- Mohammad Lotfi
- Hanaa ElShorbagi
- Said Tarabeek
- Soliman Eid
- Magdy Kamel