The Bashmakul (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, The Bashmakul is a comedy and drama film directed by Togo Mizrahi, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. a wife decides to teach her husband who likes to flirt with women a lesson by pretending to cheat on him with another man.
Who’s in it. The Bashmakul stars Fawzi al-Jazairli as Bahbah al-Bahbawi, Mimi Chakib as fikrih hanim, Zuzu Shakeeb as Shukriya Hanim and Tahiya Cariocca as zeze, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bashmakul page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bashmakul tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bashmakul (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bashmakul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Bashmakul?
- The Bashmakul stars Fawzi al-Jazairli, Mimi Chakib, Zuzu Shakeeb, Tahiya Cariocca and Ferdoos Mohammed.
- When was The Bashmakul released?
- The Bashmakul was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.