Hussein Issa

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

19Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 21, 1905

Birth Place: Egypt

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hussein Issa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Hussein Issa'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hussein Issa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lend Me Three Pounds, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hussein Issa Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

Lend Me Three Pounds (1939) movie poster

★10.0

Lend Me Three Pounds: Osman Abdel Basit is a Nubian man working in a school who tries to get three pounds to pay his mortgage, which is due ,

Lend Me Three Pounds

1939•Comedy

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Princess Of Arabia: Prince Mahboob and his friend Yazid roam the country in search of a bride for his uncle who has a distinctive mark. They

Princess Of Arabia

1963•Drama

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Assifa alal rabi:

Assifa alal rabi

1951•Romance

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The Bashmakul: The film's events revolve around the lawyer Mumtaz, who loves flirting with women, despite his marriage, and continues t

The Bashmakul

1940•Comedy

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El naas makamat: Riyad Pasha frequents a gambling den run by an outlaw with his family. In this den, the Pasha loses a lot of his money.

El naas makamat

1954•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1970	Reda Bond	طناش	Flop	Similar →
1963	Princess Of Arabia	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1962	El Ragol El Thaalab	دنجل مساعد ابو اليزيد	Flop	Similar →
1954	The Thugs of El-Husseiniya	-	Flop	Similar →
1954	دلوني يا ناس	مساعد الدكتور عزت	Flop	Similar →
1954	'Iilhiquni bialmadhun	زعيم العصابة	Flop	Similar →
1954	El naas makamat	Khalifa	Flop	Similar →
1953	Your luck this week	السفاح ابو ساطور	Flop	Similar →
1951	Assifa alal rabi	-	Flop	Similar →
1950	المظلومة	شحاته	Flop	Similar →
1950	I Am the Past	-	Flop	Similar →
1949	Eid Night	اخو لولا	Flop	Similar →
1948	Soul and body	-	Flop	Similar →
1945	The Princess Of Dreams	-	Flop	Similar →
1943	Majda	-	Flop	Similar →
1942	Rabab	عبدالجبار	Flop	Similar →
1940	The Life of Darkness	تمرجى مستشفى الأمراض العقلية	Flop	Similar →
1940	The Bashmakul	السكرتير	Flop	Similar →
1939	Lend Me Three Pounds	منظم مباريات الملاكمة	Super Hit	Similar →

Hussein Issa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hussein Issa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hussein Issa is "Lend Me Three Pounds" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hussein Issa acted in?

Hussein Issa has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hussein Issa?

Other notable films include "Princess Of Arabia", "Assifa alal rabi", and "The Bashmakul".