Cairo

"Cairo" (1963) is notable for being set in Cairo (duh...), but otherwise it's a routine caper film. It's quite leisurely - the caper doesn't start until halfway through the running time - and when it does get to the caper, it's totally unbelievable (the crooks enter the barely guarded Egyptian museum in a thoroughly noisy and indiscreet way!). On-location shooting and a good cast are the strongest assets; Faten Hamamah, reportedly the most popular Egyptian actress of all time, has a rather thankless role in her only Hollywood film, but still manages to give a charming performance. **1/2 out of 4.