World-renowned Egyptian actor Omar Sharif will act in the Iranian film Saint Petersburg, which is to be directed by Kamal Tabrizi. According to the film producer, "after making many efforts to contact the great actor of world cinema, he agreed to appear in the film" and is currently awaiting the final version of the script. The film is about two "cheats" constantly conspiring against each other.

The star of many Hollywood movies, Sharif has appeared in Arabic, French, and English feature films. Sharif, 75, is most famous for his roles in Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia, the latter earning him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination.

Source: Mehr News