The Illusion
1979, Arabic. Directed by Nader Galal.
Magdy, a successful engineer, is shocked by a fateful moment that he cannot forget, which is when one of the workers falls from a great height in front of him. Magdy decides to go to Alexandria, trying to forget that, and there he meets a couple, the husband, Safwat who loves his wife and meets all her needs, and the wife Souad, who receives this attention coldly since she discovers his greed for her wealth.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 24 September 1979
- Original title
- الوهم
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Ahmad Saleh
- Budget
- $50K
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What The Illusion is based on
The Illusion is based on Vertigo, a 1958 film.
Film · 1958
Vertigo
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The Illusion runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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The Illusion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 September 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Illusion?
If you liked The Illusion, try Night Train to Lisbon, Vertigo, Stowaway.
Who directed The Illusion?
The Illusion (1979) was directed by Nader Galal and stars Mahmood Yaseen, Nelly, Omar Al-Hariri.
What is The Illusion based on?
The Illusion is based on Vertigo, a 1958 film.