Hussein Kandil

Acting

Freshness: Jan 15, 2026

24Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 22, 1932

Birth Place: Egypt

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hussein Kandil reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Hussein Kandil's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hussein Kandil remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ismail Yassine in the Police, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hussein Kandil Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hussein Kandil's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Ismail Yassine in the Police (1956) movie poster

★8.0

Ismail Yassine in the Police — Ismail lives in a local neighborhood, next to his fiancée and her mother who objects to their relationship because of hi

Ismail Yassine in the Police

1956•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Zizi's Family — The everyday lives, loves and dreams of a slightly kooky modern middle-class Egyptian family in the early 1960's.

Zizi's Family

1963•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

I Want a Solution — It is impossible to live between Doria and her diplomatic husband, Medhat, who asks him for a divorce, but he refuses. S

I Want a Solution

1975•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

I Am Free — Part of a trilogy by Salah Abu Seif about women’s empowerment. The film takes place in late 1940s / early 1950s urban Eg

I Am Free

1959•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Life or Death — A man suffers from a heart attack so he sends his daughter to get medicine for him. After providing the medicine for the

Life or Death

1954•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hussein Kandil.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1976	Encounter There	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	The White Dress	Shawkat	Flop	Similar →
1975	And The Time passed	prosecutor	Flop	Similar →
1975	I Want a Solution	-	Hit	Similar →
1974	Agony over smiling lips	مدحت	Flop	Similar →
1971	Then the sun rises	حامد	Flop	Similar →
1970	End of the devils	محقق المباحث	Flop	Similar →
1969	يوم واحد عسل	-	Average	Similar →
1965	Kindar the Invulnerable	Humi	Flop	Similar →
1963	Zizi's Family	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	No Time for Love	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	Struggle of the Heroes	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Saedat El Rigal	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Money and Women	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Ya habibi	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	I Am Free	عميل الشركة	Hit	Similar →
1959	Light of the Night	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	My One and Only	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	جرب حظك	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Ismail Yassine in the Police	ضابط المباحث	Super Hit	Similar →
1956	Farewell at dawn	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	I Killed My Wife	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Sahifat el sawabek	-	Flop	Similar →
1954	Life or Death	-	Hit	Similar →

Hussein Kandil - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hussein Kandil?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hussein Kandil is "Ismail Yassine in the Police" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Hussein Kandil acted in?

Hussein Kandil has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hussein Kandil?

Other notable films include "Zizi's Family", "I Want a Solution", and "I Am Free".