The Unexpected Party (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1953, The Unexpected Party is a comedy and music film directed by André Zwobada, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. This musical comedy produced in 1953 for the General Government of Algeria, features the comic trio composed of Rouiched, Mohamed Touri and Sid Ali Fernandel, accompanied by the orchestra of the master of the Algiers Chaâbi El Hadj M'hamed El Anka, the singer Fadhéla Dziria, Mustapha Skandrani on the piano. Some scenes were filmed at the Summer Palace (the current Palace of the Algerian Presidency, called the People's Palace). André Zwobada, the director, will play an important role after the independence of Algeria in 1962, in the production and preservation of the first Algerian newsreels.
Who’s in it. The Unexpected Party stars Rouiched, Sid Ali Fernandel, Mohamed Touri and El Hadj M'hamed El Anka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Unexpected Party 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 Unexpected Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unexpected Party tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unexpected Party (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unexpected Party change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unexpected Party worth watching?
- The Unexpected Party holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Unexpected Party?
- The Unexpected Party stars Rouiched, Sid Ali Fernandel, Mohamed Touri, El Hadj M'hamed El Anka and Fadhéla Dziria.
- When was The Unexpected Party released?
- The Unexpected Party was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.