The Boss Is the Doorman
Seen it?1985 | 115 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Abu al-Ma'ati disguies himself as a janitor of a building to escape justice, he meets a dancer and work together in prostitution and drug trade, but events turn when he decides to run for election.
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
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$570K worldwide on a $350K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nadia Salem
- Adel Adham
- Nadia Al Gendy
- Safia ElEmary
- Hussein ElSherbiny
- Nagah El-Mogui
- Hanan Adel
- Mohammad Abu Al Hasan
- Mahmoud El Iraqi
- Ahmad Loxer
- Etedal Shaheen