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Cairo Station

1958 • 1h17m Crime, Drama, Thriller

Rating

7.4/10

Popularity

3

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.

Details

Director

Youssef Chahine

Screenplay

Abdel Hai Adib

Cast

Farid Shawqy

Hind Rostom

Youssef Chahine

Release date

7/31/1958

Status

Released

Origin country

EG

Vote count

132