Cairo Station

Cairo Station (1958)

Not Rated 20 Jan 1958 • Crime, Drama • 1h 17m
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Kinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed by Hannouma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she treats Kinawi in a sympathetic way and jokes with him about a possible relationship, She is actually in love with Abu Sri', a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.

Youssef Chahine
Director
Abdel Hai Adib, Mohamed Abu Youssef
Writer
Farid Shawqi, Hind Rustum, Youssef Chahine
Starring

Language: Arabic
Awards: 1 nomination
Country: Egypt
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7.5

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