The Band's Visit(2007)
A small Egyptian police band travels to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves stuck in the wrong town.
Movie: The Band's Visit
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tewfiq Zakaria
Dina
Khaled
Simon
Papi
Avrum
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