Cairo Station
Originally released in 1958. Cairo Station is a crime/drama film. directed by Youssef Chahine. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom, and Youssef Chahine
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 31, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (130 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- ستديو الأهرام (ستديوهات الأهرام)
- أفلام النيل (جبرائيل تلحمي)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cairo Station about?
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 jo...
Who directed Cairo Station?
Cairo Station was directed by Youssef Chahine.
How long is Cairo Station?
Cairo Station has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Cairo Station released?
Cairo Station was released on July 31, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cairo Station?
The main cast of Cairo Station includes Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom, Youssef Chahine, Hassan El Baroudy, Abdel Aziz Khalil.
Is Cairo Station worth watching?
Cairo Station has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 130 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.