Cairo Station (1998)

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Audience Score
74
Cairo Station
StarringFarid ShawqyHind RostomYoussef Chahine
DirectorYoussef Chahine
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NR 1 hr 17 minSep 25th, 1998Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Plot
Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed with Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 25th, 1998 - Buy Tickets
Original Language:Arabic
Production Companies:ستديو الأهرام (ستديوهات الأهرام), أفلام النيل (جبرائيل تلحمي)
black and white