The Mexican Hoax (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1972, The Mexican Hoax is a drama and family film directed by Seif El Din Shawkat, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Tayseer, a conservative man, has grown with a particular hang-up caused by his sister's marriage without his consent. When a man proposes to his daughter Kawthar, Tayseer vehemently opposes their relationship, even if the two are deeply in love. Is it too late to rid him of his hang-up?
Who’s in it. The Mexican Hoax stars Duraid Lahham as دريد خال الاطفال, Nehad Qalei as تيسير ابو الاولاد ال10, Hala Shawkat as مدام دي لا موندا / هدية أخت تيسير and Mona Wassef as زوجة تيسير, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Mexican Hoax sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mexican Hoax page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mexican Hoax tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mexican Hoax (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mexican Hoax change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mexican Hoax worth watching?
- The Mexican Hoax holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mexican Hoax?
- The Mexican Hoax stars Duraid Lahham, Nehad Qalei, Hala Shawkat, Mona Wassef and Nahed Yousri.
- When was The Mexican Hoax released?
- The Mexican Hoax was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.